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NJ S3712
Bill
Status
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Raj Mukherji
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP), and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications prescribed for chronic conditions solely due to a change in health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager.
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Protection applies only when the covered person was already taking the medication before the plan or PBM change occurred, and the new plan covers that class of drugs.
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Requires the State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees' Health Benefits Commission to ensure all contracts purchased after the effective date comply with these coverage protections.
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Takes effect on the first day of the seventh month following enactment and applies to contracts issued or renewed on or after that date.
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Sponsored by Senator Raj Mukherji (District 32, Hudson County) and introduced March 2, 2026.
Legislative Description
Prohibits SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions for covered persons solely because of change in health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/2/2026