New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 4243 — Requires health insurance coverage for early-stage kidney disease screening without cost sharing.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SCM

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill requires health insurance to cover kidney disease screening without cost sharing.

The bill mandates that health insurance plans cover early-stage kidney disease screening at no cost to the patient. This applies when a physician determines the screening is medically necessary.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers need to ensure early-stage kidney disease screenings are covered without patient costs.

Summary

Kidney disease screening, early-stage-req insurance coverage, w/o cost sharing

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 15, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SCM

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4243 do?
Kidney disease screening, early-stage-req insurance coverage, w/o cost sharing
Who sponsors S 4243?
S 4243 is sponsored by McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat) and Wimberly, Benjie E. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4243?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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