Requires SHBP, SEHBP, Medicaid, and NJ FamilyCare to cover anti-obesity medications.
This bill requires New Jersey's State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), School Employees Health Benefits Program (SEHBP), Medicaid, and NJ FamilyCare to cover FDA-approved anti-obesity medications for enrolled members who meet specific criteria. It mandates coverage if a member has a diagnosed obesity-related condition (like diabetes or high blood pressure), is prescribed the medication by a qualified provider (doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant), and receives it from an approved pharmacy. The coverage applies to all members of these state health programs, including state employees, school staff, and low-income residents enrolled in Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare. Implementation depends on securing federal approval for Medicaid coverage changes, as noted in the bill.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sterley Stanley
DDemocratic
Co
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
Co
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
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