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NJ A4099
Bill
Status
3/18/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Munoz
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AI Summary
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Requires New Jersey Medicaid to cover validated home blood pressure monitors and arm cuffs for pregnant enrollees determined by a physician or certified nurse midwife to be at risk for preeclampsia
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Provides Medicaid reimbursement for provider time spent educating and training patients on proper use of the blood pressure monitoring equipment
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Defines "validated home blood pressure monitor" as a device verified for accuracy and listed in the United States Blood Pressure Validated Device Listing
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Directs the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for necessary federal waivers or state plan amendments to implement coverage and secure federal Medicaid reimbursement
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Addresses preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder affecting 5-8% of pregnant persons in New Jersey annually (approximately 5,000-8,000 individuals), with Black and African American pregnant persons disproportionately affected
Legislative Description
Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain home blood pressure monitors and cuffs for pregnant persons at risk for preeclampsia.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
3/18/2024