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NJ A1775
NJ A1775Requires certain health insurers to provide coverage for counseling and behavioral therapies for any person receiving medication-assisted treatment.
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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 amends existing law concerning health insurance coverage of mental health conditions and substance use disorders to add a requirement that health insurers (health, hospital and medical service corporations, commercial individual and group health insurers, health maintenance organizations, health benefits plans issued pursuant to the New Jersey Individual Health Coverage and Small Employer Health Benefits Programs, and the State Health Benefits Program) provide coverage for medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction for any covered person. Under the bill, "medication-assisted treatment" means the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, for the treatment of substance use disorders.
AI Summary
This bill requires various health insurers, including individual and group health insurers, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and the State Health Benefits Program, to provide coverage for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction. MAT is defined as the use of medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders. This coverage must be provided under the same terms and conditions as other medical or surgical benefits, aligning with federal mental health parity laws. The bill applies to all health plans in effect or issued after its effective date, which is 90 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1775 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1775_I1.HTM |
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