A2224

Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

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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Where it stands

Current
Aging and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee