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NJ A2451
NJ A2451"Breann's Law" requires health insurers, the State Health Benefits Program and NJ FamilyCare to provide "out of network" coverage for children with catastrophic illnesses.
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Introduced
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill, "Breann's Law," is named for Breann LaManna, a young New Jersey girl who was denied "out-of-network" coverage for a life threatening illness. The bill requires health insurers, as well as the State Health Benefits Plan and NJ Family Care, to provide benefits for services provided by an "out-of-network" provider to the same extent as they would be provided if performed in-network, when the services are for a covered child who is suffering from a catastrophic illness, after a referral from an in-network provider. Catastrophic illness, is defined in the bill as an acute or prolonged illness usually considered to be life-threatening or with the threat of serious residual disability.
AI Summary
This bill, "Breann's Law," is named for Breann LaManna, a young New Jersey girl who was denied "out-of-network" coverage for a life-threatening illness. The bill requires health insurers, the State Health Benefits Plan, and NJ Family Care to provide benefits for services provided by an "out-of-network" provider to the same extent as they would be provided if performed in-network, when the services are for a covered child who is suffering from a catastrophic illness, after a referral from an in-network provider. Catastrophic illness is defined in the bill as an acute or prolonged illness usually considered to be life-threatening or with the threat of serious residual disability.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 02/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2451 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2500/2451_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2500/2451_I1.PDF |
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