Position Papers on Pending Legislation Click on link to view PDF

S-1696
APRIL 11, 2008: The bill would requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to verify income and establish auditing of applicants for Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare with Department of the Treasury records.

S-1486, A-4485
MARCH 13, 2008: The bill would require retail pharmacies to stock and dispense emergency contraception.

A-2467
MARCH 2, 2008: This bill would require health insurance coverage for anesthesiology services in connection with outpatient diagnostic screenings, including colonoscopies.

S–1165

MARCH 2, 2008: The bill regulates certain credentialing and trade practices of insurance producers, and provides private cause of action for insurance producer violations. It proposes changes to insurance producer pre-licensing education, continuing education, designations, unfair advertising and product suitability.
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A-1933, S-787
MARCH 2, 2008: Permits practitioners to refer patients to a surgical practice or ambulatory care facility in which they have financial interest. Click here to view original bill

A-1616
JANUARY 1, 2008: Prohibits insurers offering managed care plans from denying participation to a healthcare provider willing to meet its contract terms.