A 1908 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires insurance coverage of epinephrine for persons aged 18 or younger when medically necessary.

This bill requires all health insurance plans in New Jersey to cover epinephrine auto-injector devices (like EpiPens) for individuals under 18 years old when a doctor deems it medically necessary. It applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, individual/group health insurance policies, and state health benefit programs. The key provision mandates coverage without prior authorization or other usage restrictions, ensuring families can access these life-saving devices when prescribed. It directly affects minors with severe allergies who rely on epinephrine auto-injectors for emergencies.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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