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NJ S2115
NJ S2115Requires health insurance coverage for certain student athlete physical examinations.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 mandates that various health insurance providers, including hospital and medical service corporations, individual and group health insurers, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and state-administered health programs like the State Health Benefits Program and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program, must cover the cost of an annual physical examination for student athletes or campers to ensure they are cleared for participation. This coverage will be provided to the same extent as other preventive health services and will apply to new or renewed insurance policies and contracts issued or renewed on or after 120 days following the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2115 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2115_I1.HTM |
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