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NJ A1207

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates all health insurance carriers in New Jersey to cover FDA-approved anti-obesity medications prescribed for chronic weight management in patients with obesity

  • Applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual and group health policies, HMOs, and small employer health plans

  • Requires the State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission to ensure coverage in contracts they purchase

  • Coverage must be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition, with no discrimination against obesity treatment

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to policies delivered, issued, executed, or renewed after that date

Legislative Description

Requires health insurance coverage of prescribed anti-obesity medication.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Health1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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