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NJ S3570

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Greenstein

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health insurance carriers in New Jersey must offer electronic funds transfer (EFT) as a reimbursement payment option for covered persons

  • Carriers must notify covered persons in their health benefits plan if EFT reimbursements have associated fees and provide website instructions for selecting EFT payments

  • Department of Banking and Insurance enforces violations, with civil penalties and required reimbursement to covered persons for fees incurred due to violations

  • Applies to insurance companies, health service corporations, HMOs, and dental plan organizations authorized in New Jersey

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to claims under health benefits plans initiated or renewed after the effective date

Legislative Description

Requires availability of electronic fund transfers by health insurance carriers to reimburse covered persons.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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