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NJ A2224
NJ A2224Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.
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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 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 mandates that the New Jersey Medicaid program, which provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families, must cover emergency contraceptives without requiring a prescription or any other form of authorization from a healthcare professional, which is defined as a fiscal order or any other approval. Currently, Medicaid only covers these contraceptives if a prescription is obtained, forcing individuals to pay out-of-pocket for them if they are purchased without one, and this bill aims to improve access by removing the prescription barrier. The bill also requires Medicaid managed care organizations, which are private companies that contract with the state to provide Medicaid services, to include this coverage in their contracts, and the Commissioner of Human Services is directed to seek any necessary federal approvals and adopt regulations to implement these changes, with the act taking effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2224 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2224_I1.HTM |
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