S.1599

Authorizes home care for individuals who are disabled or elderly and requires health insurance coverage therefor.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1599 mandates home care coverage for disabled and elderly individuals and requires health insurance coverage for such care.

New Jersey S1599 establishes that home care, defined as preventative, primary, specialty, or urgent care provided by a licensed health care professional to disabled or elderly individuals in their homes, must be covered by health insurance. The bill applies to various health insurance policies and plans, including those issued by hospital, medical, and health service corporations. Home care is excluded from custodial care definitions.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens 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 Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee