NJ S3821

Health insurers in New Jersey must cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring for subscribers diagnosed with preeclampsia, including validated home monitors, patient training, data transmission, and data interpretation by providers.

Healthcare providers, hospitals, birthing centers, and federally qualified health centers must provide free validated home blood pressure monitors to pregnant patients diagnosed with preeclampsia or who request one due to blood pressure concerns.

All pregnant patients must receive printed educational materials about preeclampsia at their first pregnancy visit, covering symptoms, warning signs, when to contact medical professionals, and self-advocacy guidance.

The Department of Health receives $1,000,000 to reimburse providers for blood pressure monitors and related services when patients lack third-party coverage, with unused funds rolling over to the following fiscal year.

The Commissioner of Health must report annually to the Governor and Legislature on patient outcomes, including the number of monitors distributed and rates of blood pressure improvement, hospitalization, and maternal mortality related to preeclampsia.