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NJ S3919

NJ S3919
Requires health benefits coverage for additional prosthetic appliance under certain circumstances.


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Introduced
06/05/2023
In Committee
01/04/2024
Crossed Over
01/08/2024
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires health benefits coverage for additional prosthetic appliance under certain circumstances.

AI Summary

This bill requires health benefits coverage for an additional prosthetic appliance if a person's physician determines it is necessary for the person to engage in physical and recreational activities. The bill applies to various types of health insurance plans and contracts in New Jersey, including hospital service corporation contracts, medical service corporation contracts, health service corporation contracts, individual health insurance policies, group health insurance policies, individual health benefits plans, small employer health benefits plans, and health maintenance organization enrollee agreements. The bill also requires reimbursement for orthotic and prosthetic appliances at the same rate as the federal Medicare reimbursement schedule.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Passed by the Senate (35-0) (on 01/08/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3919
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/8/24; as introdoced https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3919_E1.PDF
Analysis - Statement SBA 1/4/24 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3919_S2.PDF
Analysis - Statement SCM 12/18/23 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3919_S1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3919_I1.HTM
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