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NJ A1891
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sterley Stanley
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AI Summary
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Mandates the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and School Employees Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) to cover FDA-approved anti-obesity medications for subscribers diagnosed with obesity or obesity-related conditions
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Requires Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs to provide the same coverage for anti-obesity medications, contingent upon federal approval of necessary waivers or state plan amendments
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Coverage requires a diagnosis of obesity or obesity-related condition from a licensed provider, a prescription from a physician, physician's assistant, or advanced practice nurse, and dispensing by an approved pharmacy
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Defines anti-obesity medication as FDA-approved prescription drugs for chronic weight management in individuals who are obese or overweight with at least one weight-related medical condition
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Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment, with the State Treasurer and Commissioner of Human Services authorized to adopt implementing regulations
Legislative Description
Requires SHBP, SEHBP, Medicaid, and NJ FamilyCare to cover anti-obesity medications.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/9/2024