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NJ S2672
NJ S2672Requires health insurance carriers and Medicaid to provide coverage for planned home childbirth.
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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
The bill requires health insurance carriers (health, hospital and medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, and insurance companies), the State Health Benefits Program, the School Employees' Health Benefits Program, and the State Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs to provide coverage for expenses incurred in planned home childbirth. The required covered is to include, but not be limited to, costs associated with services provided by a health care provider, services provided by a doula, and equipment and medical supplies. Under the bill, a "health care provider" is defined to mean an individual or entity which, acting within the scope of its licensure or certification, provides health care services. The term includes a family practice physician, obstetrician, advanced practice nurse, registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified professional midwife, certified nurse midwife, or certified midwife.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that various health insurance providers, including hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual and group health insurance policies, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), the State Health Benefits Program, the School Employees' Health Benefits Program, and the State Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs, must cover the expenses associated with planned home childbirth. This coverage is to be comprehensive, including services from a "health care provider," which is defined broadly to encompass licensed medical professionals such as physicians, nurses, and certified midwives, as well as services from a doula, and necessary equipment and medical supplies. The bill aims to ensure that planned home births are covered to the same extent as other healthcare services under these plans, with specific implementation timelines for different sections, including a delayed effective date for Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare coverage to allow for necessary administrative adjustments and federal approvals.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens 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/S2672 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2672_I1.HTM |
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