This bill mandates that health insurers in New Jersey, including hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, health maintenance organizations, and those involved in the State Health Benefits Program and School Employees Health Benefits Program, provide coverage for testing for suspected dyslexia. The coverage must include comprehensive neuropsychological examinations aimed at diagnosing dyslexia and assessing the psychological, emotional, and educational needs of the individual being tested. Importantly, the bill stipulates that insurers cannot exclude coverage for the screening, diagnosis, or treatment of dyslexia if these conditions are otherwise covered by the policy.

The benefits provided under this bill must be equivalent to those offered for any other medical condition under the respective contracts, policies, or plans. The legislation will take effect on the first day of the sixth month following its enactment and will apply to all relevant contracts, policies, and plans that are delivered, issued, executed, or renewed after that date.