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NJ A5912
NJ A5912Prohibits insurers, SHBP, and SEHBP from charging fee for paper bills and notices.
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Introduced
11/14/2019
11/14/2019
In Committee
11/14/2019
11/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits any insurer from charging a fee to furnish tangible printed or paper bills or notices, with respect to any insurance policy, to an insured or other owner of that policy. Insurance policies referred to under the bill include automobile insurance policies, homeowners policies, individual life and health insurance policies. In addition, the bill prohibits the State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission from charging a fee to furnish tangible printed or paper bills or notices to any member of the State Health Benefits Program or the School Employees' Health Benefits Program. This bill ensures that an insured, or other owner of the policy, will not be charged an additional fee if the insured or other owner of the policy elects to receive tangible printed or paper bills or notices in place of digital access to the same.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any insurer, the State Health Benefits Commission, and the School Employees' Health Benefits Commission from charging a fee to furnish tangible printed or paper bills or notices to the insured, policy owner, or program member. The bill ensures that individuals will not be charged an additional fee if they elect to receive physical bills or notices instead of digital access to the same information. It provides that the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance may impose penalties of up to $1,000 for each offense if an insurer has a pattern and practice of charging prohibited fees.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 11/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=A5912 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5912_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5912_I1.PDF |
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