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NJ S3822
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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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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