S.1254

Requires health benefits coverage of hearing aids for all ages.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1254 requires health benefits coverage for hearing aids for all ages.

New Jersey S1254 amends existing laws to require health benefits coverage for hearing aids for all ages. This includes group health insurance policies, individual health insurance policies, health service corporation contracts, hospital service corporation contracts, medical service corporation contracts, and health maintenance organization contracts. The coverage must include the purchase of a hearing aid for each ear when medically necessary and as prescribed by a licensed physician or audiologist.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee