A1821

Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1821 prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs.

New Jersey A1821 prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs. The bill also mandates that health insurance carriers ensure nonopioid drugs are not disadvantaged or discouraged in terms of coverage or cost-sharing compared to opioid drugs. This applies to all contracts purchased by the State Health Benefits Commission and the School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission, as well as to Medicaid coverage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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9
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 23

12:00 PM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

May 14

10:00 AM

Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Hearing

History

Jun 23

Assembly

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading

May 14

Assembly

Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee