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NJ S284
NJ S284Requires Medicaid coverage for self-administered hormonal contraceptives dispensed by pharmacist under standing order.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the State's Medicaid program to cover expenses incurred in the provision of self-administered hormonal contraceptives as prescribed by a standing order and dispensed by a pharmacist. Under the bill, "self-administered hormonal contraceptive" means any oral, transdermal, or vaginal contraceptive product, including, but not limited to, birth control pills, vaginal rings, and diaphragms. "Standing order" means a prewritten medication order authorizing pharmacists in this State to furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives to patients without an individual prescription. Currently, pharmacists are permitted, pursuant to P.L.2023, c.2 (C.45:14-67.9 et seq.), to furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives pursuant to a standing order, in accordance with protocols established by Board of Pharmacy and Board of Medical Examiners. That law, in conjunction with this bill, would eliminate the need for Medicaid beneficiaries to get a prescription from a doctor for a self-administered hormonal contraceptive, as is the existing requirement, before going to have it filled at a pharmacy; thereby increasing access to these medications.
AI Summary
This bill requires the state's Medicaid program to cover the costs of self-administered hormonal contraceptives, which include birth control pills, vaginal rings, and diaphragms, when they are dispensed by a pharmacist under a "standing order." A standing order is a pre-written directive that allows pharmacists to provide these contraceptives to patients without needing an individual prescription from a doctor. This change aims to increase access to these medications for Medicaid beneficiaries by removing the current requirement of obtaining a doctor's prescription beforehand.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S284 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/284_I1.HTM |
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