S2777 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Physicians in good standing-req automatic issuance of credential, provide svcs.

What is the status of S2777?

Introduced as of October 5, 2026. Latest action: REP/SCS 2RS (October 5, 2026).

Gordon M. Johnson (D, 37), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S2777?

On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2777

New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session

New Jersey S2777: Physicians in good standing-req automatic issuance of credential, provide svcs

Q: What does S2777 do?

In its own words: An Act concerning certain health care credentials and amending P.L.1997, c.192 and amending and supplementing P.L.2001, c.88. 1. Section 7 of P.L.1997, c.192 (C.26:2S-7) is amended to read as follows: 7. [ADDED: a. (1)] Each application for [participation] [ADDED: initial credentialing or credential renewal] by a licensed health care professional that is submitted to a carrier which offers a managed care plan shall be reviewed by a committee of the carrier that includes appropriate representation of health care professionals with knowledge in the applicant's scope of professional practice. [AD.

Status: Introduced, October 5, 2026

Modifies process to credential licensed health care professionals in carrier provider network.*

What the bill says

An Act concerning certain health care credentials and amending P.L.1997, c.192 and amending and supplementing P.L.2001, c.88. 1. Section 7 of P.L.1997, c.192 (C.26:2S-7) is amended to read as follows: 7. [ADDED: a. (1)] Each application for [participation] [ADDED: initial credentialing or credential renewal] by a licensed health care professional that is submitted to a carrier which offers a managed care plan shall be reviewed by a committee of the carrier that includes appropriate representation of health care professionals with knowledge in the applicant's scope of professional practice. [AD.

From the committee substitute text, October 5, 2026:

An Act concerning certain health care credentials and amending P.L.1997, c.192 and amending and supplementing P.L.2001, c.88. 1. Section 7 of P.L.1997, c.192 (C.26:2S-7) is amended to read as follows: 7. [ADDED: a. (1)] Each application for [participation] [ADDED: initial credentialing or credential renewal] by a licensed health care professional that is submitted to a carrier which offers a managed care plan shall be reviewed by a committee of the carrier that includes appropriate representation of health care professionals with knowledge in the applicant's scope of professional practice. [ADDED: (2) A carrier shall make available on its Internet website: ] [ADDED: (a) the universal application for initial credentialing and renewal forms; and] [ADDED: (b) an explanation of the credentialing process, including a list of all the documents required for initial credentialing and renewal, and any relevant timelines.] [ADDED: b. Upon receipt of an application submitted by a licensed health care professional for initial credentialing or credential renewal, a committee shall: ] [ADDED: (1) deem the application approved if the information included as part of the application demonstrates the license of the health care professional as issued by the relevant State licensing board is in good standing; or] [ADDED: (2) if the application is incomplete, notify the applicant health care professional, within 45 days after the submission of a hardcopy application …

New Jersey S2777: Physicians in good standing-req automatic issuance of credential, provide svcs

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