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NJ S756

Bill

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Burzichelli

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurance plans to cover annual preventive services at least once per calendar year (January 1 - December 31), without imposing any waiting period between coverage years.

  • Applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual and group health insurance policies, small employer plans, HMOs, and State Health Benefits Commission contracts.

  • Amends P.L.2019, c.360 to add calendar year coverage requirements while explicitly stating this shall not limit the frequency of preventive service coverage.

  • Covered preventive services include evidence-based items rated "A" or "B" by the US Preventive Services Task Force, CDC-recommended immunizations, HRSA-supported pediatric and women's preventive care guidelines.

  • Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 New Jersey legislative session (222nd Legislature), sponsored by Senator John J. Burzichelli from District 3.

Legislative Description

Requires certain preventive services to be provided on calendar year basis.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.386.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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