New Jersey S2872 mandates non-invasive prenatal testing for pregnant individuals and requires health insurance coverage for such tests.

New Jersey S2872 requires hospitals, birthing centers, federally qualified health centers, and physicians to administer non-invasive prenatal tests to pregnant individuals. The bill mandates that these tests, which screen for Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities, follow guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Health insurers, including hospital and medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, and the State Medicaid Program, must cover the costs of these tests.

New Jersey S2872 mandates non-invasive prenatal testing for pregnant individuals and requires health insurance coverage for such tests.

New Jersey S2872 requires hospitals, birthing centers, federally qualified health centers, and physicians to administer non-invasive prenatal tests to pregnant individuals. The bill mandates that these tests, which screen for Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities, follow guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Health insurers, including hospital and medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, and the State Medicaid Program, must cover the costs of these tests.