S 1513 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.

This bill requires New Jersey's Medicaid program to cover emergency contraceptives purchased over the counter without needing a prescription or provider approval. It directly affects Medicaid recipients who currently must pay out-of-pocket for these products when obtained without a prescription. The key provision mandates that Medicaid managed care organizations include this coverage in their plans, removing the requirement for a prescription or "authorization" (defined as any provider approval). This change would improve access to emergency contraception by eliminating unnecessary medical visits for coverage, aligning Medicaid coverage with over-the-counter availability.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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