The bill amends existing laws to enhance coverage for preventive health services by requiring that certain services be provided on a calendar year basis, specifically mandating that various health insurers, including hospital service corporations and individual health insurers, cover preventive services without cost sharing. These services include those rated "A" or "B" by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, CDC-recommended immunizations, and preventive care for infants, children, adolescents, and women as outlined by the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions that require coverage for preventive services recommended at least once per calendar year, eliminating any waiting period for access to these services. It defines "calendar year" as the 12-month period from January 1 to December 31 and clarifies that the requirement for annual coverage should not limit the frequency of these services. The legislation aims to remove barriers to accessing necessary preventive care and will take effect 90 days after enactment, applying to policies or contracts issued or renewed thereafter.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17:48-6, 17:48A-7, 17:48E-35.44, 17B:26-2.1, 17B:27-46.1, 17B:27A-7.27, 17B:27A-19.31, 26:2J-4.45, 52:14-17.29, 52:14-17.46.6