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NJ S1753
Requires health insurance coverage for certain student athlete physical examinations.
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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 requires certain health insurers (health, hospital, and medical service corporations, commercial individual and group health insurers, health maintenance organizations, the State Health Benefits Program, and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program) to provide health benefits coverage for expenses for an annual physical examination for the purposes of pre-participation clearance for student athletic or camp activities. The bill takes effect on the 120th day following enactment and applies to policies or contracts issued or renewed on or after that date.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain health insurers, including hospital, medical, and health maintenance organizations, as well as the State Health Benefits Program and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program, to provide health benefits coverage for expenses related to an annual physical examination required for pre-participation clearance for student athletic or camp activities. The benefits must be provided to the same extent as other preventive health care services under the respective policies or contracts. The bill takes effect 120 days after enactment and applies to policies or contracts issued or renewed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
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/S1753 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1753_I1.HTM |
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