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NJ S1102
NJ S1102Requires health benefits coverage of continuous glucose monitoring system for treatment of glycogen storage disease.
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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 health insurers (health, hospital, and medical service corporations, commercial individual and group health insurers, health maintenance organizations, health benefits plans issued pursuant to the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage and Small Employer Health Benefits Programs, the State Health Benefits Program, and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program) to provide coverage for expenses incurred in the purchase and use of a continuous glucose monitoring system, as prescribed by health care practitioner for the treatment of glycogen storage disease.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that various health insurers in New Jersey, including hospital and medical service corporations, commercial health insurers, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and plans under the Individual Health Coverage and Small Employer Health Benefits Programs, as well as the State Health Benefits Program and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program, must provide coverage for the purchase and use of a continuous glucose monitoring system when prescribed by a healthcare professional for the treatment of glycogen storage disease, a rare genetic disorder affecting how the body stores and uses sugar. This coverage requirement applies to new and renewed policies and contracts issued or approved after the bill's effective date, ensuring that these systems are covered to the same extent as other medical conditions under the respective plans.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1102 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1102_I1.HTM |
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