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NJ S2743
NJ S2743Mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for professional firefighters not enrolled in SHBP; makes appropriation.
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Introduced
06/02/2022
06/02/2022
In Committee
06/27/2022
06/27/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for firefighters who are not enrolled in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP). Under current law, a firefighter enrolled in SHBP is entitled to a cancer screening examination every three years. This bill expands the access to examinations for firefighters who have a different health care plan through their employer or receive health insurance coverage in any other manner. The bill creates a special program to be administered by the State Health Benefits Commission and appropriates $2 million to effectuate the purposes of the bill. The bill specifies that there should be no out-of-pocket cost to the firefighter and the program will pay the provider directly, eliminating a need to reimburse the firefighter for such costs. Additionally, the bill specifies that payment to the provider for reimbursement should not exceed $1,250. The bill will take effect January 1, 2023.
AI Summary
This bill mandates access to periodic cancer screening examinations for firefighters who are not enrolled in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP). Under current law, only SHBP-enrolled firefighters are entitled to such examinations every three years. This bill creates a new program to be administered by the State Health Benefits Commission to cover the cost of these examinations for non-SHBP firefighters, up to $1,250 per examination. The bill also requires public employers that do not participate in SHBP to provide healthcare coverage for these cancer screenings, with the State reimbursing the employer up to $1,250 per examination. The bill appropriates $2 million from the State General Fund to effectuate its purposes, and it will take effect on January 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Linda Greenstein (D)*,
Troy Singleton (D)*,
Richard Codey (D),
Nellie Pou (D),
Teresa Ruiz (D),
Holly Schepisi (R),
Last Action
Substituted by A4127 (1R) (on 06/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2743 | 05/27/2022 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 7/1/22; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3000/2743_E1.PDF | 07/05/2022 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3000/2743_R1.HTM | 06/29/2022 |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3000/2743_R1.PDF | 06/29/2022 |
| Analysis - Statement SBA 6/27/22 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3000/2743_S1.PDF | 06/29/2022 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3000/2743_I1.HTM | 06/21/2022 |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3000/2743_I1.PDF | 06/21/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S3000/2743_I1.HTM | 06/04/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S3000/2743_I1.PDF | 06/04/2022 |
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