A 470
Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for hospitalizations resulting from coronavirus disease 2019 without imposing cost-sharing requirements.
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Bill overview
This bill requires New Jersey health insurance companies to cover hospitalizations related to COVID-19 without requiring patients to pay deductibles, coinsurance, or copays. It aims to ensure that individuals who need hospitalization due to the virus don’t face financial barriers to care. The legislation builds upon existing law to strengthen coverage for this specific illness. The bill will take effect immediately and apply to all health benefits plans issued after its enactment.
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Gabriel Rodriguez
Shanique Speight
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