New Jersey A2224 requires Medicaid to cover emergency contraception without needing a prescription or authorization.
New Jersey A2224 mandates that the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services provide coverage for emergency contraceptives without requiring a prescription or other authorization. This bill ensures that Medicaid managed care organizations include coverage for emergency contraceptives as a benefit in their contracts. The Commissioner of Human Services must apply for necessary state plan amendments or waivers to implement these provisions and secure federal financial participation.
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