Requires SHBP coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for covered persons.

This bill requires the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program to cover the cost of hearing aids and cochlear implants for all covered persons, removing the previous age restriction that limited coverage to individuals 21 years old or younger. The legislation mandates that hearing aid benefits cover one device per ear when medically necessary, with a potential annual limit of $2,500 per ear every 60 months, while cochlear implant coverage includes surgical procedures and related parts or accessories. By amending the existing "Grace's Law," the bill expands access to these essential medical devices for adults and older children who are currently excluded from the program.