Requires health insurance carriers to provide opportunity to clinical laboratory and laboratory services provider to participate as preferred or contracting provider in carriers' provider network.

This bill requires health insurance carriers in New Jersey to allow clinical laboratory and laboratory services providers to participate as preferred or contracting providers in their networks. It mandates that contracts must permit subscribers to choose their pharmacy or lab provider, provided they are properly licensed and accept the carrier’s terms. Furthermore, the bill ensures that copayments and other conditions are equal for participating providers, regardless of whether they operate through a mail service pharmacy. Finally, it prohibits discrimination against these providers based on their structure or location.