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NJ A2236
NJ A2236Requires automatic issuance of credential to provide services in carrier provider network for physicians in good standing in New Jersey.
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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 approval of an application submitted for credentialing so a physician can participate in a carrier's provider network if the application demonstrates that the license of the physician issued by the State Board of Medical Examiners in New Jersey is in good standing. This also includes applications for the renewal of a credential. This is intended to streamline the credentialing process for physicians licensed in the State.
AI Summary
This bill requires that if a physician's license, issued by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners, is in good standing, their application to join a health insurance carrier's network of doctors, or to renew their participation, must be automatically approved. This applies to the standardized application forms that carriers must use for credentialing, which is the process of verifying a physician's qualifications. The goal is to make it faster and easier for qualified New Jersey physicians to be part of these provider networks, which are groups of doctors and hospitals that insurance plans contract with to provide services to their members.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions 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/A2236 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2236_I1.HTM |
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