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NJ S2135
Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for hospitalizations resulting from coronavirus disease 2019 without imposing cost-sharing requirements.
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Introduced
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a health insurance carrier to provide coverage for expenses incurred in the hospitalization of a covered person as a result of coronavirus disease 2019 without imposing a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance carriers in New Jersey to provide coverage for hospitalizations resulting from COVID-19 without imposing any cost-sharing requirements, such as deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments. The term "carrier" includes insurance companies, health service corporations, and health maintenance organizations, as well as the State Health Benefits Program and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program. The bill takes effect immediately and applies to health plans issued or purchased on or after the effective date.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 03/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2135 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2135_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2135_I1.PDF |
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