N.J.S.A. 17:46D-9 — Wellness programs separate from pet insurance.

17:46D-9 Wellness programs separate from pet insurance. 7. a. A pet insurer or insurance producer shall not market a wellness program as pet insurance. b. If a wellness program is sold by a pet insurer or insurance producer: (1) the purchase of the wellness program shall not be a requirement to the purchase of pet insurance; (2) the costs of the wellness program shall be separate and identifiable from any pet insurance policy sold by a pet insurer or insurance producer; (3) a payment transaction for pet insurance shall be separate from a payment transaction for a wellness program; (4)the terms and conditions for the wellness program shall be separate from any pet insurance policy sold by a pet insurer or insurance producer; (5)the products or coverages available through the wellness program shall not duplicate products or coverages available through the pet insurance policy; and (6) the advertising of the wellness program shall not be misleading and shall be in accordance with this subsection. c. A pet insurer or insurance producer shall clearly disclose to consumers, printed in 12-point boldface type: (1) that wellness programs are not insurance; (2) the address and customer service telephone number of the pet insurer or insurance producer, or broker of record; and (3) the department�s mailing address, toll-free telephone number, and website address. d. Coverages included in the pet insurance policy contract described as �wellness� benefits are insurance. L.2025, c.224, s.7.

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