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NJ S3320
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
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Requires New Jersey Medicaid and all Medicaid managed care organizations to cover emergency contraceptives without requiring a prescription or any other authorization from a health care professional
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Applies to both traditional Medicaid (P.L.1968, c.413) and NJ FamilyCare program (P.L.2005, c.156) beneficiaries
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Currently, Medicaid only covers emergency contraceptives when obtained with a prescription; over-the-counter purchases require out-of-pocket payment
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Directs the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for federal State plan amendments or waivers necessary to implement the coverage and secure federal matching funds
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment, regardless of federal approval status
Legislative Description
Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
2/5/2026