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NJ S1346
NJ S1346Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.
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Introduced
02/01/2018
02/01/2018
In Committee
02/01/2018
02/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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 would require the Medicaid program in New Jersey to provide coverage for emergency contraceptives obtained over the counter without requiring a prescription or other authorization from a healthcare professional. Currently, Medicaid covers emergency contraceptives only with a prescription, so this bill would enable individuals greater access to these contraceptives without the need for an unnecessary visit to obtain a prescription.
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 02/01/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1500/1346_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S1500/1346_I1.PDF |
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