S.3048

New Jersey S3048 permits payment of only one co-payment or deductible for follow-up care after surgery or illness under certain health benefits plans.

New Jersey S3048 supplements the Health Care Quality Act to ensure that individuals receiving post-operative follow-up care, treatment for diagnosed illnesses, or other follow-up care from participating providers under managed care plans are only responsible for one co-payment or deductible within a 180-day period. The bill also prohibits providers from collecting more than one co-payment or deductible during this period, regardless of the number of follow-up visits. This provision applies if the individual complies with the plan's preauthorization or review requirements for medical necessity.