New Jersey § 26:2j-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2j-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2j-4.
A certificate of authority to establish and operate a health maintenance organization
in this State shall not be issued or continued by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance on or after the effective date of this act unless the health maintenance organization
offers health care services to any enrollee or other person covered thereunder which
include a Pap smear. The health care services shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical
condition under the contract. As used in this section, and notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the
contrary, “ Pap smear ” means an initial Pap smear and any confirmatory test when medically necessary and
as ordered by the covered person's physician and includes all laboratory costs associated
with the initial Pap smear and any confirmatory test. The provisions of this section shall apply to all contracts for health care services
by health maintenance organizations under which the right to change the schedule of
charges for enrollee coverage is reserved.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:2j-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 26:2j-4 cover?
Section 26:2j-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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