This bill shifts $45 million in state funding for opioid care from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to the General Fund for the 2026 fiscal year. The funds must be distributed to four specific hospitals - $10 million to Hackensack, $15 million to RWJ Barnabas, $15 million to Cooper, and $5 million to Atlantic Health - to provide opioid-related treatment. Each hospital must submit quarterly reports detailing fund usage, patient outcomes, and remaining balances until all funds are expended.
This New Jersey bill (S 2405) requires most health insurance plans sold in the state to cover hearing aids. Insurers must provide one hearing aid per ear every 48 months for medically necessary devices prescribed by licensed audiologists or hearing aid dispensers, with patients paying no more than 15% of the cost. The mandate applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, and individual/group health insurance policies. It directly affects all health insurers operating in New Jersey and policyholders needing hearing aids.
This bill requires physicians to complete one hour of ongoing training on communicating with and treating deaf or hard of hearing patients as part of their medical license renewal. It also mandates that hospital emergency departments develop specific training protocols for staff interacting with deaf or hard of hearing patients. The Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing will create a dedicated training unit to develop and administer these programs. The law applies directly to licensed physicians and emergency department staff in New Jersey hospitals.
This bill (S 1102) requires all health insurance plans in New Jersey - covering hospital services, medical expenses, individual policies, group plans, and health maintenance organizations - to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitoring systems when prescribed by a healthcare provider for treating glycogen storage disease. It applies to all new or renewed insurance contracts on or after the bill's effective date, mandating coverage "to the same extent as for any other medical condition." The law directly affects patients with glycogen storage disease who rely on these monitoring systems and insurers who must now include this coverage without additional cost-sharing. It does not change existing coverage standards for other conditions but ensures consistent access to this specific treatment tool.
This bill defines "born alive" as any infant expelled with vital signs (breathing, heartbeat, or movement), regardless of cause (including abortion or attempted abortion). It requires healthcare professionals present during such births to provide the same medical care and immediate hospital transport as for any newborn, with violations punishable as a third-degree crime (3-5 years in prison or $15,000 fine). Healthcare staff who fail to report noncompliance face fourth-degree criminal charges (up to 18 months in prison or $10,000 fine), while mothers of such infants are shielded from conspiracy charges and may sue violators for damages. The law applies directly to healthcare providers in abortion facilities and hospitals, mandating specific medical and reporting obligations for infants born alive during abortion procedures.
This bill (S 756) mandates that health insurance plans in New Jersey (including hospital, medical, and health service corporation contracts) cover specific preventive services without requiring copayments or deductibles. It covers services rated "A" or "B" by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, CDC-recommended immunizations, pediatric preventive care per federal guidelines, and women’s preventive services. Plans must provide these services at least once annually within the calendar year (January 1-December 31), with coverage for out-of-network care if no in-network provider is available. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it had already been enacted as P.L.2025, c.386.
S 2346 extends health insurance coverage for adult children with disabilities beyond the typical age limit of 26. It requires health plans to continue coverage for individuals 26 or older who have an intellectual disability or physical handicap and are chiefly dependent on their parent for support. The law prohibits health plans from denying coverage based on factors like marriage, having a child, or not living with the parent. This applies to hospital, medical, and health service corporation contracts in New Jersey, ensuring continuous coverage for a specific group of disabled adults who rely on parental support.
This bill requires midwives and physicians who provide obstetric care to give pregnant patients written, evidence-based information about all available birthing options (including hospital births, home births, scheduled procedures, and associated health risks) before labor begins. The information must be provided in English and at least seven common non-English languages spoken by limited-English-proficiency patients in New Jersey, based on census data. Providers must also offer annual language-appropriate education on these options during pregnancy. The law applies directly to pregnant patients receiving care from certified midwives or physicians in New Jersey, aiming to improve informed decision-making.
This bill requires New Jersey's four regional child abuse treatment centers to create 24/7 mobile teams that respond to hospital requests for specialized medical evaluations of children under 13 suspected of abuse or neglect. Hospitals must contact the county-based center when a child under 13 is referred by a school nurse, doctor, or family for abuse investigations, or presents with unexplained injuries inconsistent with their age. The mobile teams - staffed with medical and mental health professionals - will conduct forensic examinations directly at hospitals, replacing current center-based visits. The state will fund these mobile teams through the Department of Children and Families, with implementation required within 180 days of enactment.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to create and maintain a comprehensive Statewide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Plan. The plan must include regional strategies developed with county health boards, assess current EMS resources and effectiveness, set performance goals for response times and access, and establish metrics for improvement. It directly affects all emergency medical services providers across New Jersey and aims to improve emergency care for all residents by reducing response times, expanding access to high-quality care, and coordinating ambulance, hospital, and trauma center services. The DOH must update the plan every three years and make it publicly available online.
