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NJ S1972
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Holly Schepisi
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AI Summary
- Lowers the mandatory insurance coverage age for mammograms from 40 to 35 years old in New Jersey.
- Requires insurers to cover one baseline mammogram for women at age 35 and annual mammograms for women 35 and older.
- Maintains coverage for women under 35 with family history of breast cancer or other risk factors, with mammograms at intervals deemed medically necessary by healthcare providers.
- Applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, individual and group health insurers, and the State Health Benefits Program.
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment for all health benefits plans delivered, issued, executed, or renewed after the effective date.
Legislative Description
Lowers age at which certain insurers are required to provide coverage for mammograms.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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