A 4357 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Extends certain pay parity regarding telemedicine and telehealth.*

This bill permanently requires New Jersey health insurance carriers to pay the same reimbursement rate for telemedicine and telehealth services as they do for in-person visits, provided the service is otherwise covered. It ensures patients face no higher deductibles, copays, or coinsurance for telehealth compared to in-person care. The law prohibits insurers from restricting where telehealth services can occur, limiting which technology platforms providers can use, or denying coverage for routine remote monitoring. It directly affects health insurance companies, healthcare providers offering telehealth, and patients receiving covered telehealth services. The policy change applies to all health benefits plans in New Jersey without time limits.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Jun 30, 2026

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Introduced → Reprint · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended by the Assembly Health Committee to change its approach from permanently extending telemedicine pay parity to a time-limited extension through December 31, 2027. The primary target statute shifted from P.L.2017, c.117 to P.L.2021, c.310, and new provisions were added establishing a 50% minimum reimbursement floor for audio-only physical health services while preserving full parity for behavioral health services delivered by phone.

TIMELINE

The extension of telemedicine pay parity is no longer permanent. It now applies only through December 31, 2027 (previously the bill would have made it permanent; the original P.L.2021, c.310 deadline of July 1, 2026 was extended by about 18 months).

SCOPE

The act now amends P.L.2021, c.310 rather than amending P.L.2017, c.117 and supplementing P.L.1997, c.192. The original Section 8 amendment to P.L.2017, c.117 appears bracketed for deletion.

ELIGIBILITY

New exemption: physical health care services delivered via audio-only (no video) are not subject to full pay parity but must be reimbursed at at least 50% of the in-person rate, as determined by provider contract.

New carve-out: behavioral health services delivered via audio-only are exempt from the 50% floor and must be reimbursed at full parity with in-person rates.

DEFINITION

New definitions added for 'carrier,' 'covered person,' and 'health benefits plan' within the amended Section 11 of P.L.2021, c.310.

TECHNICAL

Co-sponsors Sampson and Peterpaul were added; the bill is now reported as a First Reprint from the Assembly Health Committee dated June 18, 2026.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading

lower

Jun 28, 2026

Committee

Transferred to Assembly Budget Committee

lower

Jun 18, 2026

Committee

Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

lower

Jun 18, 2026

Committee

Transferred to Assembly Health Committee

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Introduced

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee

lower

2 primary · 5 co-sponsors