S 2844
Requires insurance coverage of diapers when medically necessary.
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Bill overview
This bill would require health insurance plans in New Jersey to cover the cost of diapers when they are medically necessary. A pediatrician or other medical doctor would determine if diapers are needed for a covered person. The bill applies to various types of health insurance contracts and plans, including those offered by hospitals, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual policies, group policies, and health maintenance organizations. It also requires the State Health Benefits Commission and the School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission to ensure coverage in contracts they purchase.
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