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NJ A2448

NJ A2448
Requires health care professionals to order bi-lateral ultrasounds concurrently when ordering mammograms; requires insurers to cover concurrent mammograms and bi-lateral ultrasounds.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
11/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires any health care provider engaged in the diagnosis or treatment of breast cancer to concurrently order an ultrasound evaluation, a magnetic resonance imaging scan, a three-dimensional mammography, or other additional testing of an entire breast or breasts when ordering a mammogram examination if a woman has additional risk factors for breast cancer or other indications as determined by the provider. The bill also requires health insurers to cover the ultrasound evaluation, a magnetic resonance imaging scan, a three-dimensional mammography, or other additional testing of an entire breast or breasts when concurrently ordered with a mammogram examination. The bill provides that the health benefits coverage requirements apply to: health, hospital, and medical service corporations; commercial, individual, and group health insurers; health maintenance organizations; and health benefits plans issued pursuant to the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage and Small Employer Health Benefits Programs. The bill provides the requirements for coverage also apply to the State Health Benefits Program, which by law requires similar health benefits coverage under the School Employees' Health Benefits Program.

AI Summary

This bill requires health care providers engaged in the diagnosis or treatment of breast cancer to concurrently order additional tests, such as an ultrasound, MRI, or 3D mammography, when ordering a mammogram if the patient has additional risk factors or indications. It also requires health insurers to cover the cost of these additional tests when ordered concurrently with a mammogram. The bill applies to all health insurance plans and contracts in New Jersey, including those under the State Health Benefits Program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (on 11/24/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2448
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/8/26; as introduced https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2448_E1.PDF
Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2448_T1.PDF
Analysis - Statement AHE 11/24/25 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2448_S1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2448_I1.HTM
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