A1962

Establishes cap on amount that hospital can charge patients for laboratory services to 150% of Medicare.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1962 sets a cap on hospital charges for laboratory services at 150% of Medicare rates for uninsured patients.

New Jersey A1962 establishes a cap on the amount hospitals can charge patients for laboratory services, limiting it to 150% of the applicable payment rate under the federal Medicare program. This bill applies to uninsured patients who do not meet the income requirements of P.L.2008, c.60. The existing 115% cap for certain low-income patients remains in effect. The new cap aims to ensure more patients receive affordable laboratory services.

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Current
Health Infrastructure Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee