S 2777 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires automatic issuance of credential to provide services in carrier provider network for physicians in good standing in New Jersey.

This bill requires health insurance carriers in New Jersey to automatically approve physician applications for provider networks if the physician holds a valid, unrevoked medical license from the state Board of Medical Examiners. It applies to both new applications and renewals, streamlining the process for licensed physicians seeking to join insurance networks. Carriers may request additional non-duplicative information but cannot deny applications based solely on license status. The law affects physicians seeking network participation and insurers managing provider credentialing.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill Introduced · 2 edits · Jan 13, 2026
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This is a procedural transition from the technical review stage to the introduced stage of S2777. The substantive policy text remains unchanged; the only meaningful addition is a new STATEMENT section at the end that summarizes the bill's purpose: requiring carriers to approve physician credentialing applications when the physician holds a New Jersey medical license in good standing, intended to streamline the credentialing process.
TECHNICAL

Bill designation changed from 'S2777 TR' (Technical Review) to 'S2777' (Introduced), and the status line updated from 'As reported by the Senate Commerce Committee with technical review' to 'Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.'

A new STATEMENT section was appended at the end of the bill summarizing its purpose: requiring approval of credentialing applications (including renewals) when a physician's New Jersey medical license is in good standing, with the stated intent to streamline the credentialing process for state-licensed physicians.

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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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2 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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