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NJ S3822

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Ruiz

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates New Jersey Medicaid coverage for FDA-approved at-home non-stress tests for pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies to monitor fetal and maternal heart rate and uterine activity
  • Coverage is contingent on federal financial participation being available for these services
  • Requires the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for necessary federal Medicaid waivers or state plan amendments to implement the coverage
  • Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment
  • Addresses access barriers where only 40% of high-risk pregnant women currently complete prescribed twice-weekly contraction stress tests during the third trimester

Legislative Description

Requires Medicaid coverage for remote stress tests for pregnant women.

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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