A4335

Requires health insurance carriers and Medicaid to provide coverage for planned home childbirth.

Introduced·2/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4335 requires health insurance carriers and Medicaid to cover planned home childbirth.

New Jersey A4335 mandates that health insurance carriers, Medicaid, and various state health benefit programs provide coverage for planned home childbirth. This includes costs for services provided by health care providers, doulas, and necessary equipment and medical supplies. The coverage must be provided to the same extent as for any other health care services under the contract. The bill applies to various types of health insurance policies and contracts, including those issued by health, hospital, and medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, and insurance companies.

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Where it stands

Current
Aging and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 19

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee