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NJ S4036

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Vitale

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurance carriers and Medicaid/FamilyCare programs to provide participating healthcare providers at least six months advance notice of any policy changes that could result in denial of coverage for services

  • Applies to all managed care plan contracts between providers and insurers, including the State Health Benefits Program and School Employees' Health Benefits Program

  • Covers insurance companies, health service corporations, hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, and health maintenance organizations authorized in New Jersey

  • Takes effect 120 days after enactment and applies to contracts entered into or renewed after that date

Legislative Description

Requires Medicaid and health insurance network contracts to provide participating health care providers with certain notifications.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce3/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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