New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5209 — Requires health insurers to provide reason for denial of coverage for private duty nursing.

Last action — REP REF AFI

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Health insurers must explain denial reasons for private duty nursing coverage.

This legislation requires health insurance companies to provide a reason when they deny coverage for private duty nursing services. This aims to ensure transparency in coverage decisions.

What this means for you
  • Families: If your family member requires private duty nursing, you will receive a reason for any coverage denial.

Summary

Health insurers-provide reason for denial of coverage for private duty nursing

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 05, 2026

Action History

  1. REP REF AFI

  2. INT 1RA REF AOF

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5209 do?
Health insurers-provide reason for denial of coverage for private duty nursing
Who sponsors A 5209?
A 5209 is sponsored by Schnall, Alexander (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5209?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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