S 297 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes 60-day special enrollment period to initiate when provider in carrier's network of providers is leaving carrier's network.

This bill requires health insurance carriers in New Jersey to create a 60-day special enrollment period when a provider leaves their network. It directly affects insured individuals who would lose access to their current healthcare providers due to a network change. The special period begins 60 days before the carrier-provider contract expires, giving enrollees time to switch plans. The Department of Banking and Insurance will determine how carriers notify affected individuals about this window. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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