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Introduced
06/01/2020
06/01/2020
In Committee
06/01/2020
06/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that it shall be a deceptive and unfair practice for a health insurer to: (1) represent to any person that a health care provider is part of the managed care network of the health insurer, if the health care provider is not or will not be part of the insurer's managed care network; or (2) provide any person a financial inducement to purchase insurance from the health insurer, or to switch to a certain health benefits plan offered by the health insurer. As used in the bill, "inducement" means a monetary or other incentive, including, but not limited to a medical device.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits health insurers from engaging in two deceptive and unfair practices: (1) representing that a healthcare provider is part of the insurer's managed care network when the provider is not or will not be part of the network, and (2) providing any person a financial or other incentive (such as a medical device) to purchase insurance from the insurer or switch to a specific health benefits plan offered by the insurer. The bill aims to protect consumers from misleading information and undue influence by health insurers.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 06/01/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A4500/4206_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A4500/4206_I1.PDF |
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