12. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4 of P.L.1995, c.316 (C. 26:2J-4.10) regarding deductibles for a high deductible health plan, a contract offered by a health maintenance organization, which certificate of authority to establish and operate is issued or continued by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance on or after the effective date of P.L.2005, c.248 (C. 17:48E-35.27 et al.), that qualifies as a high deductible health plan for which qualified medical expenses are paid using a health savings account established pursuant to section 223 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 223), shall not apply a deductible for any benefits in which a deductible is not applicable pursuant to any law enacted after the effective date of P.L.2005, c.248 (C. 17:48E-35.27 et al.).

This section shall apply to all contracts under which the health maintenance organization has reserved the right to change the schedule of charges for enrollee coverage.

L.2005, c.248, s.12; amended 2012, c.17, s.275.