Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 17:35C-4

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
Notwithstanding any other provision of law of this State to the contrary, a medicare supplement contract may not deny a claim for losses incurred more than 6 months from the effective date of coverage for a preexisting condition. The contract may not define a preexisting condition more restrictively than a condition for which medical advice was given or treatment was recommended by or received from a physician within 6 months before the effective date of coverage.

L.1982, c. 95, s. 4.