New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 4434 — Requires health insurance and Medicaid reimbursement of clinical laboratories regardless of managed care plan participation.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SCM

  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 June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Requires health insurance and Medicaid to reimburse clinical laboratories.

This bill mandates that health insurance companies and Medicaid provide reimbursements to clinical laboratories, regardless of whether those labs participate in managed care plans. This change aims to ensure that labs are paid for their services, potentially improving access to laboratory testing.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may benefit from better access to laboratory services without worrying about the reimbursement status of the labs.
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers can ensure laboratory services are financially supported, improving patient access to necessary tests.

Summary

Health insurance & Medicaid-require reimbursement of clinical laboratories

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 09, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SCM

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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4434 do?
Health insurance & Medicaid-require reimbursement of clinical laboratories
Who sponsors S 4434?
S 4434 is sponsored by McKeon, John F. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4434?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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