S.374

Requires health benefits coverage for treatment of lipedema.

Introduced·1/13/26

New Jersey S374 mandates health benefits coverage for lipedema treatment.

New Jersey S374 requires health insurers to cover expenses for lipedema treatment, including compression garments, manual lymphatic drainage, medical nutrition therapy, mental health care, lipectomy, and related appointments. Insurers must provide a detailed explanation if they deny coverage and cannot base denials solely on photographs. Prior authorization for lipectomies is valid for one year. Coverage must align with the current standard of care for lipedema.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Commerce Committee: Reported with Amendments

5 Yea

DRDDR

0 Nay

Calendar

May 18

10:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

May 18

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

May 18

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee