Archived Position Papers

A-1878
JUNE 23, 2008: Requires that insurance producers notify the N.J. Commissioner of Banking & Insurance of any disciplinary action taken by non-governmental regulatory authority e.g. FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority).

S-467
JUNE 6, 2008: "Grace's Law;" requires health insurers, State Health Benefits Program and
NJ FamilyCare to provide coverage for hearing aids for covered persons 15 and younger.
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Click here for 2006 bill S-899

A-2767
MAY 30, 2008: "The NJ Healthcare Choice Act” permits health insurers licensed in
other states to provide coverage in NJ without having to adhere to
NJ Mandates and underwriting rules.

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

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

A-3599
December 21, 2006: Consolidates the Individual Health Coverage Program and the Small Employer Health Benefits Program Board.

S-2023
December 21, 2006: Establishes the “Premium Support Program” in the Medicaid and NJ Family Care Programs. It will allow these program recipients to make use of employer sponsored health insurance. Any procedure not covered by the employer plan that is covered under the state plan would be provided to participants.

A-3456
December 21, 2006: Lowers minimum employee participation rate of small employer health benefits plans to 50% for groups with 2 to 10 members.
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S-1520
December 23, 2006: This bill establishes a procedure whereby a portion of certain special contingent surplus monies accumulated by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey are allocated annually for the purpose of providing payments to hospitals for charity care subsidies.

S-2048/A-3720
December 23, 2006: Revises the duties and function of Mandated Health Benefits Advisory Commission. Click here to view original bill