S.2406

Requires health benefits plan and carriers to meet certain requirements concerning network adequacy and mental health care.

Introduced·1/29/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2406 mandates health benefits plans and carriers to meet network adequacy and mental health care requirements.

New Jersey S2406 requires health benefits plans and carriers to ensure network adequacy and mental health care access. The bill mandates that health benefits plans have sufficient mental health providers to guarantee 100% of covered persons can access in-network providers for in-person services or through telemedicine or telehealth within 30 days. It also prohibits carriers from charging more for mental health services delivered via telemedicine or telehealth than for in-person services.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 29, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee