New Jersey S2267 requires health insurers, SHBP, SEHBP, and NJ FamilyCare to cover sign language interpreter services for deaf or hard of hearing.

New Jersey S2267 mandates that health insurers, the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), the School Employees Health Benefits Program (SEHBP), and the NJ FamilyCare program must cover sign language interpreter services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Coverage must be provided upon request and includes both in-person qualified sign language interpreters and video remote interpreter services when in-person services are unavailable. The bill prohibits family members or friends from serving as interpreters unless they are qualified and the individual consents.

New Jersey S2267 requires health insurers, SHBP, SEHBP, and NJ FamilyCare to cover sign language interpreter services for deaf or hard of hearing.

New Jersey S2267 mandates that health insurers, the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), the School Employees Health Benefits Program (SEHBP), and the NJ FamilyCare program must cover sign language interpreter services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Coverage must be provided upon request and includes both in-person qualified sign language interpreters and video remote interpreter services when in-person services are unavailable. The bill prohibits family members or friends from serving as interpreters unless they are qualified and the individual consents.