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NJ S837
NJ S837Requires health insurance companies to cover lead screenings for children 16 years of age or younger.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
06/10/2021
06/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires health insurance companies to cover lead screenings for children 16 years of age or younger. Under current law, health insurance companies are only required to cover screenings by blood lead measurement for children under the age of six. This bill will help protect the children of New Jersey from the harms of lead poisoning and elevated blood lead levels. There is no safe level of lead exposure in children, as even low levels of lead in the bloodstream can stunt a child's development. By requiring health insurance companies to cover lead screenings in children who are 16 years of age or younger, the State will be taking a substantial step to detect lead exposure in children before it is too late.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance companies in New Jersey to cover lead screenings for children 16 years of age or younger. Under current law, coverage is only required for children under the age of 6. The bill aims to help protect children from the harms of lead poisoning, as even low levels of lead exposure can stunt a child's development. The Department of Health will also be required to update its regulations to reflect the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding elevated blood lead levels and the appropriate responsive actions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 06/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S837 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S1000/837_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S1000/837_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S1000/837_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S1000/837_I1.PDF |
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