Requires health insurance companies to cover lead screenings for children 16 years of age or younger.

This bill requires health insurance companies in New Jersey to cover lead screenings for children 16 years of age or younger, expanding coverage from the previous requirement that only applied to children under six. It mandates that physicians, nurses, and health care facilities serving children must perform lead screenings on patients 16 or younger unless a parent or guardian objects in writing, and requires providers to notify parents of elevated lead levels while arranging for household member screenings. The Department of Health will establish detailed regulations for screening intervals, methods, and follow-up actions based on CDC guidelines, with biennial updates to align with federal recommendations.