A249

Prohibits pre-approval or precertification of medical tests, procedures and prescription drugs covered under health benefits or prescription drug benefits plans.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A249 prohibits pre-approval or precertification of medical tests, procedures, and prescription drugs under health benefits plans.

New Jersey A249 aims to eliminate the requirement for pre-approval or precertification of medical tests, procedures, and prescription drugs covered under health benefits or prescription drug benefits plans. This bill targets health insurers, third party administrators, pharmacy benefits managers, and the State Health Benefits Program and the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program, ensuring that these entities cannot impose pre-approval or precertification requirements.

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Where it stands

Current
Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee