New Jersey A5625 mandates health insurance carriers to inform new and existing covered persons about in-network primary care physicians.

New Jersey A5625 requires health insurance carriers to provide new covered persons with contact information for all in-network primary care physicians within 30 days of coverage start. Additionally, if a covered person lacks a primary care physician, the carrier must send a notice every six months to encourage them to obtain one. This bill aims to ensure covered persons have regular access to primary care and reduce reliance on urgent care facilities or emergency rooms.

New Jersey A5625 mandates health insurance carriers to inform new and existing covered persons about in-network primary care physicians.

New Jersey A5625 requires health insurance carriers to provide new covered persons with contact information for all in-network primary care physicians within 30 days of coverage start. Additionally, if a covered person lacks a primary care physician, the carrier must send a notice every six months to encourage them to obtain one. This bill aims to ensure covered persons have regular access to primary care and reduce reliance on urgent care facilities or emergency rooms.