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 eligible participants. It mandates coverage when an individual has a diagnosed obesity or obesity-related condition, receives a prescription from a licensed provider, and obtains the medication from an approved pharmacy. The coverage applies to all specified programs, though Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare implementation depends on securing federal approval for waivers. The law aims to expand access to weight management medications for residents with obesity-related health needs.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 8, 2024
Last action Feb 8, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Joe Vitale
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