S 3549 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires health insurance coverage for certain obesity treatments.

This bill (S 3549) requires all health insurance plans sold in New Jersey to cover specific obesity treatments, including preventive care, nutrition counseling, behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved anti-obesity medications. It applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, and individual or group health insurance policies. Insurance plans must cover these treatments "to the same extent as for any other medical condition," without additional cost-sharing. The law affects all insurers operating in New Jersey that provide hospital or medical expense benefits, ensuring comprehensive coverage for obesity treatment as a standard medical service.
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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