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NJ S2844
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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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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