New Jersey S2554 requires SHBP, SEHBP, Medicaid, and NJ FamilyCare to cover anti-obesity medications.

New Jersey S2554 mandates that the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), the School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP), the Medicaid program, and the NJ FamilyCare program cover anti-obesity medications. This coverage applies to individuals diagnosed with obesity or an obesity-related medical condition, prescribed the medication by a certified health care provider, and dispensed by an approved pharmacy. The bill aims to address the high prevalence of obesity in New Jersey, which affects 28.6% of residents, and to reduce obesity-related health problems and associated costs.

New Jersey S2554 requires SHBP, SEHBP, Medicaid, and NJ FamilyCare to cover anti-obesity medications.

New Jersey S2554 mandates that the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), the School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP), the Medicaid program, and the NJ FamilyCare program cover anti-obesity medications. This coverage applies to individuals diagnosed with obesity or an obesity-related medical condition, prescribed the medication by a certified health care provider, and dispensed by an approved pharmacy. The bill aims to address the high prevalence of obesity in New Jersey, which affects 28.6% of residents, and to reduce obesity-related health problems and associated costs.