N.J. Admin. Code § 11:3-37.7
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024
Section 11:3-37.7 - Determination of PIP medical benefits payable when PIP is secondary coverage(a) In calculating the actual benefits to be paid by the automobile insurer when the PIP-as-secondary coverage option has been selected, the automobile insurer shall first determine the amount of eligible expenses which would have been paid after application of the deductible and copayment limitations had the PIP-as-secondary coverage option not been selected. 1. In the event the remaining allowable expenses are less than the benefits calculated pursuant to (a) above, the automobile insurer shall pay actual benefits equal to the remaining allowable expenses, without reducing the remaining allowable expenses by its deductible or copayments.2. In the event the remaining allowable expenses are greater than the benefits calculated pursuant to (a) above, the actual benefits paid by the automobile insurer shall be the benefits calculated pursuant to (a) above, without reducing the remaining allowable expenses by its deductible or copayments.(b) In paying actual benefits, the automobile insurer shall not:1. Reduce its actual benefits payable on account of any deductibles or copayments of the health benefits plans which have provided benefits ahead of the PIP plan due to the selection of the PIP-as-secondary coverage option; or2. Reduce its actual benefits payable for any allowable expense remaining uncovered which item of expense otherwise would not be an eligible expense under the PIP plan, except as set forth by (c) below.(c) In determining remaining uncovered allowable expenses, the automobile insurer shall not consider any amount for items of expense which exceed the dollar or percent amounts recognized by the medical fee schedules promulgated pursuant to 39:6A-4.6.(d) The total amount of benefits to be provided through the PIP medical expense provisions for each insured per accident or occurrence shall not exceed the maximum PIP benefits as provided for by the terms of the policy. N.J. Admin. Code § 11:3-37.7