Gov. Murphy signs laws aimed at improving maternal health

Gov. Murphy signs laws aimed at improving maternal health

Gov. Phil Murphy said the new laws are part of an effort to make New Jersey “the best state in the nation to deliver and raise a baby.” (Stock photo by Coral222/Getty Images)New parents and pregnant women will see expanded health coverage and new protections at work under four bills Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Wednesday. “My Administration has made it a priority to pursue lasting change through whole-of-government action, and today’s bill s…

New Jersey Governor Murphy Signs Law Extending Newborn Health Insurance Enrollment Window to 90 Days

New Jersey parents will have more time to enroll newborns in health insurance coverage under a bill signed by Governor Phil Murphy today, extending the enrollment window from 60 days to 90 days. The measure is aimed at ensuring infants have uninterrupted access to medical care during the first months after birth, while giving new […]