NJ A2684

Bill

NJ A2684

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

Introduced
02/14/2022

In Committee
02/14/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would require that the Medicaid program provide coverage for emergency contraceptives obtained over the counter without requiring a prescription or other authorization. At this time, Medicaid provides coverage for emergency contraceptives if they are obtained with a prescription. Individuals can obtain emergency contraceptives without a prescription, but the individual must pay for these out-of-pocket. This bill would enable individuals greater access to needed contraceptives without the unnecessary visits to a provider to obtain a prescription.

AI Summary

This bill would require the Medicaid program in New Jersey to provide coverage for emergency contraceptives obtained over the counter without requiring a prescription or other authorization. Currently, Medicaid covers emergency contraceptives only if they are obtained with a prescription, meaning individuals must pay out-of-pocket if they obtain them without a prescription. This bill aims to improve access to emergency contraceptives by eliminating the need for a prescription. The bill also directs the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for necessary state plan amendments or waivers to implement these changes and secure federal financial participation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Raj Mukherji (D)*, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee (on 02/14/2022)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2684

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2684
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2684_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2684_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A2644	Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee	Carry Over
S1220	Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.	Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee	Carry Over
S949	Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee	Same As

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