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NJ A3327

NJ A3327
Requires health insurance coverage for certain student athlete physical examinations.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
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 programs like the State Health Benefits Program and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program, must cover the cost of an annual physical examination for students needing clearance to participate in athletic or camp activities. This coverage requirement applies to new policies or contracts, and those renewed, starting 120 days after the bill becomes law, ensuring that these pre-participation physicals are treated as a preventive health care service, similar to other routine check-ups.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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