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Introduced
12/02/2021
12/02/2021
In Committee
12/02/2021
12/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a person who donates a kidney as a live kidney donor is to be eligible after the donation for a health benefits plan through the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage Program for the duration of the donor's life. The health benefits plan is to be paid for by the State through the "Kidney Donor Insurance Fund," established pursuant to the bill in the Department of Banking and Insurance, and is to include the highest level of services available through the gold level of the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage Program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Kidney Donor Insurance Fund" in the Department of Banking and Insurance to provide a lifetime health benefits plan through the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage Program's gold level of coverage, including prescription drug coverage, for individuals who donate a kidney as a live donor. The state will be responsible for paying the premiums for this plan, and the bill applies to all live kidney donations made on or after the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 12/02/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4500/4196_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4500/4196_I1.PDF |
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