Prohibits health insurance carriers from placing time limit on coverage of anesthesia services before, during, or after medical or surgical procedures.
This New Jersey bill (A5216) prohibits health insurance companies and other covered entities (like HMOs) from limiting coverage based on how long anesthesia services are used before, during, or after medical or surgical procedures. It directly affects patients requiring anesthesia and insurers authorized to sell health plans in New Jersey. The law defines "anesthesia services" using standard medical coding from the American Medical Association, ensuring coverage isn't restricted by time limits. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment for new or renewed insurance policies.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
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2 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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