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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a person who donates a kidney as a live kidney donor is to be eligible after the donation for a health benefits plan through the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage Program for the duration of the donor's life. The health benefits plan is to be paid for by the State through the "Kidney Donor Insurance Fund," established pursuant to the bill in the Department of Banking and Insurance, and is to include the highest level of services available through the gold level of the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage Program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Kidney Donor Insurance Fund" in the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance to provide lifetime health insurance coverage through the state's Individual Health Coverage Program to people who donate a kidney as a live kidney donor. The health plan provided will be the highest level of coverage available under the "gold" plan and will include prescription drug coverage, with the state responsible for paying the premiums rather than the donor or their employer.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S810 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/810_I1.HTM |
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