Bill
Bill > A5200
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires health insurance coverage of prescribed anti-obesity medication.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance coverage of prescribed anti-obesity medication in New Jersey. It applies to various types of health insurance contracts, including hospital service corporation contracts, medical service corporation contracts, health service corporation contracts, individual and group health insurance policies, health maintenance organization enrollee agreements, and state and school employee health benefits plans. The bill specifies that the coverage for anti-obesity medication must be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the respective insurance contracts. "Anti-obesity medication" is defined as any medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration that provides for chronic weight management in patients with obesity.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 02/16/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5200 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5200_I1.HTM |
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