A4841

Requires SHBP, SEHBP, and NJ FamilyCare to cover kidney disease education services; Requires DOH to develop policies and procedures regarding kidney disease education services.

Introduced·5/4/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4841 mandates coverage for kidney disease education services by SHBP, SEHBP, and NJ FamilyCare.

New Jersey A4841 requires the State Health Benefits Program, the School Employees Health Benefits Program, and the NJ FamilyCare program to cover kidney disease education services. These services, provided by healthcare professionals, include information on managing comorbidities, preventing uremic complications, and options for renal replacement therapy. The Commissioner of Health must develop policies and procedures for these services. Coverage under NJ FamilyCare is contingent on federal approval of a state plan amendment.

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History

May 4

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee