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NJ S3262
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Corrado
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AI Summary
- Mandates all New Jersey health insurers, including hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, HMOs, individual and group policies, and small employer plans, to cover expenses for Lyme disease treatment deemed medically necessary by a physician
- Requires physicians to provide a written evaluation of the patient's symptoms, condition, and response to treatment to establish medical necessity
- Prohibits insurers from denying coverage for Lyme disease treatment solely because it may be characterized as experimental or investigational
- Applies to the State Health Benefits Program and School Employees' Health Benefits Program contracts
- Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to all new and renewed contracts where the insurer has reserved the right to change premiums
Legislative Description
Requires health insurers to cover Lyme disease.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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