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NJ A3605
NJ A3605Prohibits insurers, SHBP, and SEHBP from charging fee for paper bills and notices.
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Introduced
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
In Committee
05/13/2021
05/13/2021
Crossed Over
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 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 an insured, member, or other owner of an insurance policy or health plan. This ensures that individuals will not be charged an additional fee if they elect to receive physical bills or notices instead of digital access. The bill defines key terms like "insurer" and allows insurers to offer discounts or incentives for selecting specific billing or notification options.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
John Armato (D)*,
Carol Murphy (D)*,
Annette Quijano (D)*,
Lisa Swain (D),
Chris Tully (D),
Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D),
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 05/13/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A4000/3605_R1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A4000/3605_R1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A4000/3605_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A4000/3605_I1.PDF |
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