S 4189 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires NJ FamilyCare coverage for healthy food prescriptions for certain enrollees.

This bill requires NJ FamilyCare to cover prescriptions for healthy foods for certain enrollees, aiming to improve nutrition access for people with diet-related health conditions. It defines a "food prescription" as a healthcare provider's written order for specific foods to treat conditions like obesity or diabetes. The legislation also establishes a fund and program to support small food retailers and pharmacies in low and moderate-income areas to stock and sell fresh produce and other healthy items at affordable prices. By integrating healthy food prescriptions into the state's Medicaid program, the bill seeks to help residents in underserved communities gain better access to nutritious options.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 11, 2026 Last action May 11, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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