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NJ S2089

NJ S2089
Prohibits insurers, SHBP, and SEHBP from charging fee for paper bills and notices.


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Introduced
03/16/2020
In Committee
05/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 insurers, the State Health Benefits Commission, and the School Employees' Health Benefits Commission from charging a fee to provide tangible printed or paper bills or notices to policyholders or members. This ensures that individuals who prefer to receive physical bills or notices will not be charged an additional fee for that option, though insurers are still allowed to offer discounts or incentives for selecting electronic billing or notification. The bill also provides penalties for insurers who violate this prohibition.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 05/13/2021)

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