Requires health insurance coverage of prenatal genetic test during first trimester of pregnancy.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed General Assembly
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill mandates that health insurance plans in New Jersey must cover the costs of prenatal genetic testing performed during the first trimester of a pregnancy. It applies to various types of insurance contracts, including those offered by hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, and other health benefit providers. The bill specifically lists acceptable testing methods, such as carrier screening, nuchal translucency screening, and chorionic villus sampling.
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James Beach
M. Ruiz
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