New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5685: Prohibits health insurance carriers from assessing administrative fees or penalties on in-network health care facilities for providing inadvertent out-of-network services.

In committee Last action October 19, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee

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A 5685 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on October 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits health insurance carriers from assessing administrative fees or penalties on in-network health care facilities for providing inadvertent out-of-network services. Primary sponsor: Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D., Donlon, Margie, M.D.. Most recent recorded action (October 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee.

A 5685: Prohibits health insurance carriers from assessing administrative fees or penalties on in-network health care facilities for providing inadvertent out-of-network services.

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