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NJ S3919
NJ S3919Requires health benefits coverage for additional prosthetic appliance under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
06/05/2023
06/05/2023
In Committee
01/04/2024
01/04/2024
Crossed Over
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
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)
Official Document
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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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