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NJ A1207
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Mandates all health insurance carriers in New Jersey to cover FDA-approved anti-obesity medications prescribed for chronic weight management in patients with obesity
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Applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual and group health policies, HMOs, and small employer health plans
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Requires the State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission to ensure coverage in contracts they purchase
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Coverage must be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition, with no discrimination against obesity treatment
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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