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NJ S3409
NJ S3409Prohibits hospital from billing patient for facility fee for services rendered to patient at outpatient facility affiliated with hospital.
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits a hospital licensed in the State from billing, or otherwise seeking payment from, a patient for a facility fee for services rendered to the patient at an outpatient facility affiliated with the hospital. The bill defines "facility fee" to mean any fee charged or billed by a hospital to a patient that is: (1) intended to compensate the hospital for the operational expenses of the hospital, and (2) separate and distinct from a professional fee.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits a licensed hospital in New Jersey from charging patients for a "facility fee" when those services are provided at an outpatient facility connected to the hospital. A facility fee is defined as any charge billed by a hospital that is meant to cover the hospital's operating costs and is separate from the fee for the medical professional's services. This change aims to prevent patients from being billed for these additional operational costs when receiving care at affiliated outpatient locations.
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 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3409 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3409_I1.HTM |
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