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NJ S1439
Requires health benefits coverage for additional orthotic and prosthetic appliances under certain circumstances; requires coverage for orthotic and prosthetic appliances obtained through podiatrists.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
06/28/2024
06/28/2024
Passed
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires health benefits coverage for additional orthotic and prosthetic appliances under certain circumstances; requires coverage for orthotic and prosthetic appliances obtained through podiatrists.
AI Summary
This bill requires health benefits coverage for additional orthotic and prosthetic appliances under certain circumstances, including when a covered person's physician determines that the additional appliance is necessary to enable the person to engage in physical and recreational activities. The bill also requires coverage for orthotic and prosthetic appliances obtained through podiatrists. The bill specifies that health benefits providers must reimburse for these appliances at the same rate as reimbursement under the federal Medicare reimbursement schedule.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (24)
Tony Bucco (R)*,
Antwan McClellan (R)*,
Cody Miller (D)*,
William Sampson (D)*,
Troy Singleton (D)*,
Reginald Atkins (D),
Rosaura Bagolie (D),
Brian Bergen (R),
Renee Burgess (D),
Patrick Diegnan (D),
Mitchelle Drulis (D),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Roy Freiman (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Dan Hutchison (D),
Barbara McCann Stamato (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Nellie Pou (D),
Jessica Ramirez (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Teresa Ruiz (D),
Gerry Scharfenberger (R),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Douglas Steinhardt (R),
Last Action
Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (75-0-2) (on 05/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1439 |
| Analysis - Statement AAP 3/20/25 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1439_S4.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AFI 12/9/24 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1439_S3.PDF |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 6/28/24; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1439_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SBA 6/24/24 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1439_S2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1439_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SCM 5/13/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1439_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1439_I1.HTM |
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