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NJ S404

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Stack

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health insurance carriers must cover all hospitalization expenses resulting from COVID-19 without imposing deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or any other cost-sharing requirements on covered persons.

  • The mandate applies to insurance companies, health service corporations, hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, and health maintenance organizations authorized to issue health benefits plans in New Jersey.

  • Coverage requirements extend to the State Health Benefits Program and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program.

  • The law takes effect immediately and applies to health benefits plans issued or purchased on or after the effective date.

Legislative Description

Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for hospitalizations resulting from coronavirus disease 2019 without imposing cost-sharing requirements.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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