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NJ S2405
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
- Health insurers in New Jersey must cover medically necessary hearing aids, including one analog or digital device per ear every 48 months
- Coverage applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, individual and group health insurance policies, and small employer health benefits plans
- Patient cost-sharing (copayments and deductibles combined) cannot exceed 15 percent of the hearing aid cost
- Hearing aids must be prescribed or recommended by a State-licensed audiologist or hearing aid dispenser
- The State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission must also provide this coverage; the law takes effect 30 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for hearing aids.
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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