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Bill > A4781
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Introduced
10/17/2022
10/17/2022
In Committee
10/17/2022
10/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires health insurance coverage for certain obesity treatments. Under the bill, health insurance carriers (including insurance companies, hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, health maintenance organizations authorized to issue health benefits plans in New Jersey, and any entities contracted to administer health benefits in connection with the State Health Benefits Program or School Employees' Health Benefits Program, and the Medicaid Program) will be required to cover certain treatments for obesity. The methods of treatment for which benefits will be provided include preventive care, nutrition counseling, behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and anti-obesity medication. For the purpose of this bill, "anti-obesity medication" means any medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration that provides for chronic weight management in patents with obesity.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance coverage for certain obesity treatments. Under the bill, health insurance carriers in New Jersey, including insurance companies, hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, and the State Health Benefits Program and School Employees' Health Benefits Program, will be required to cover preventive care, nutrition counseling, behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and anti-obesity medication for the treatment of obesity. The bill also requires the Medicaid program to provide benefits for the treatment of obesity, including these same methods of treatment. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to policies and contracts delivered, issued, executed, or renewed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 10/17/2022)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4781 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4781_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4781_I1.PDF |
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