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NJ S1607
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Prohibits health insurance carriers in New Jersey from limiting coverage based on the amount of time anesthesia services are used before, during, or after medical or surgical procedures.
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Applies to insurance companies, health service corporations, hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, and health maintenance organizations authorized to issue health benefits plans in the state.
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Defines "anesthesia services" according to the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology code for anesthesia, including anesthesia modifier codes.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to policies and contracts delivered, issued, executed, or renewed on or after that date.
Legislative Description
Prohibits health insurance carriers from placing time limit on coverage of anesthesia services before, during, or after medical or surgical procedures.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/13/2026