Governor Sherrill Signs Law Extending Telemedicine Pay Parity

Governor Sherrill Signs Law Extending Telemedicine Pay Parity - Healthcare Law Update - July 2026 - Brach Eichler
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7/1/2026

On June 30, 2026, Governor Mikie Sherril signed P.L.2026, c.29 into law, extending from July 1, 2026 until December 31, 2027 the requirement that health benefits plans in New Jersey cover and pay for health care services delivered to an individual through telemedicine or telehealth at a provider reimbursement rate that equals the reimbursement rate for the same services when delivered in person in New Jersey, provided the services are covered by the individual’s health benefits plan when delivered in person in the New Jersey. The pay parity requirement applies to behavioral health services provided through real-time, two-way audio without a video component. However, the pay parity requirements do not apply to physical health care services provided through real-time, two-way audio without a video component.

Health benefits plans subject to the law include plans issued in New Jersey by a carrier or a contract purchased by the State Health Benefits Commission or the School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission, and include Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare.

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