S 4148 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes "New Jersey Menopause Coverage Act"; requires health insurance coverage of medically necessary perimenopause and menopause treatments.

This bill, the "New Jersey Menopause Coverage Act," requires health insurance plans in New Jersey to cover medically necessary treatments for perimenopause and menopause. It mandates coverage for specific treatments including hormone therapies, non-hormonal medications, behavioral health services, pelvic floor therapy, bone health treatments, preventative care for related conditions like osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, and counseling. Insurers must provide clear information about these covered services to their members. The law applies to all health insurance plans in New Jersey, including individual policies, group plans, and state health benefit programs. It defines "menopause" as the natural end of menstrual cycles after 12 consecutive months without a period, and "perimenopause" as the transitional period leading to menopause.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Dec 22, 2025
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Dec 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Jun 19, 2025
Committee
Transferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
upper
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