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NJ S2844

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates health insurance coverage for diaper purchases when deemed medically necessary by a pediatrician or other medical doctor
  • Applies to all types of health insurance contracts in New Jersey, including hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual and group policies, small employer plans, and HMOs
  • Requires coverage without prior authorization or other utilization management requirements
  • Extends the mandate to contracts purchased by the State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Requires insurance coverage of diapers when medically necessary.

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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