A4209

Requires health insurers, SHBP and SEHBP to provide coverage for diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of lymphedema.

Introduced·2/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4209 mandates health insurers and health benefits plans to cover lymphedema diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment.

New Jersey A4209 requires health insurers, the State Health Benefits Program, and the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program to cover lymphedema diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment. This includes individual and group health insurance policies, health maintenance organization contracts, and health benefits plans. Coverage must match the deductibles, coinsurance, and cost-sharing for similar services. The bill applies to contracts and policies issued or renewed after its effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 19

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee