SENATE HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

                                    SENATE, No. 2988

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  OCTOBER 7, 2024

      The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 2988.

      This bill amends section 11 of P.L.2021, c.310 to extend the end date from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025, during which time a health benefits plan in this State is to provide coverage and payment for health care services delivered to a covered person through telemedicine or telehealth at a provider reimbursement rate that equals the provider reimbursement rate that is applicable, when the services are delivered through in-person contact and consultation in New Jersey, provided the services are otherwise covered by the health benefits plan when delivered through in-person contact and consultation in New Jersey.