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NJ A3546
NJ A3546Requires insurers and SHBP to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires hospital, medical, and health service corporations, commercial individual, small employer, and larger group insurers, health maintenance organizations, and the State Health Benefits Program to provide coverage for medically necessary expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer for symptomatic women or women at risk of ovarian cancer, which coverage shall include, but is not limited to, an annual pelvic examination, an ultrasound and blood testing for cancer markers, such as CA 125 levels. Ovarian cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States. The provisions of this bill will ensure that women who may have symptoms of ovarian cancer, or are at risk of ovarian cancer because of a family history or other health conditions, are able to receive appropriate and necessary diagnostic screening tests for this deadly disease.
AI Summary
This bill requires hospital, medical, and health service corporations, commercial individual, small employer, and larger group insurers, health maintenance organizations, and the State Health Benefits Program to provide coverage for medically necessary expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer for symptomatic women or women at risk of ovarian cancer. The coverage must include, but is not limited to, an annual pelvic examination, an ultrasound, and blood testing for cancer markers such as CA 125 levels. This coverage must be provided to the same extent as for any other condition under the contract or policy. The provisions of this bill aim to ensure that women who may have symptoms of ovarian cancer or are at risk of it can receive appropriate and necessary diagnostic screening tests for this deadly disease.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Michele Matsikoudis (R)*,
Tennille McCoy (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
John Azzariti (R),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Lisa Swain (D),
Chris Tully (D),
Last Action
Reported and Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 03/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3546 |
| Analysis - Statement AHE 3/20/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3546_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3546_I1.HTM |
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