New Jersey A1775 mandates health insurers to cover counseling and behavioral therapies for individuals undergoing medication-assisted treatment.
New Jersey A1775 amends existing health insurance laws to require coverage for counseling and behavioral therapies for individuals receiving medication-assisted treatment. This includes treatment for substance use disorders, defined by current medical standards. The bill mandates that such treatments be covered under the same terms and conditions as other medical or surgical benefits, without more restrictive limitations. It applies to various health insurance policies and contracts, including those from health, hospital, and medical service corporations, and health maintenance organizations.
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