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New Jersey passes law fighting surprise medical billing: 8 things to know & New Jersey’s Surprise Medical Bill Law: Implications and National Trends
July 3, 2018The legislation, Assembly Bill No. 2039, addresses New Jersey’s healthcare delivery system in terms of out-of-network billing and arbitration, as well as disclosure and transparency, according to the governor. The Law applies to New Jersey health care facilities,[2] individual health care professionals,[3] carriers,[4] and, in some instances, self-funded plans.[5] Medicaid (including Medicaid managed care organizations), Medicare (including Medicare Advantage plans), and TRICARE are not impacted by the Law.