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NJ A5095
Lowers age at which certain insurers are required to provide coverage for mammograms.
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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Lowers age at which certain insurers are required to provide coverage for mammograms.
AI Summary
This bill lowers the age from 40 to 35 at which certain insurers, including hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual and group health insurers, and health maintenance organizations, are required to provide coverage for mammograms. It also requires coverage for additional screening and diagnostic testing, such as ultrasound evaluations and magnetic resonance imaging scans, in certain circumstances, such as when a mammogram demonstrates extremely dense breast tissue or if the patient has additional risk factors for breast cancer. The bill applies to all health benefits plans delivered, issued, executed, or renewed in New Jersey on or after the effective date of the act.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Vicky Flynn (R)*,
Angela Mcknight (D)*,
Nancy Muñoz (R)*,
DeAnne DeFuccio (R),
Aura Dunn (R),
Michele Matsikoudis (R),
Brandon Umba (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 01/23/2023)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5095 |
BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5095_I1.HTM |
BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A9999/5095_I1.HTM |
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