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This bill, "Breann's Law," requires health insurers, the State Health Benefits Program, and NJ FamilyCare to provide "out-of-network" coverage for children with catastrophic illnesses, defined as acute or prolonged life-threatening illnesses or those with the threat of serious residual disability. The bill mandates that these benefits be provided to the same extent as for any other condition covered in-network, as long as the out-of-network services were performed based on a referral from an in-network provider. The bill applies to insurance contracts and coverage plans delivered, issued, or renewed in New Jersey on or after the effective date.

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