A767

New Jersey A767 prohibits employers from excluding coverage for prescription female contraceptives in health benefits plans.

New Jersey A767 amends the State’s “Law Against Discrimination” to make it an unlawful employment practice for an employer to provide a health benefits plan that excludes coverage for expenses incurred in the purchase of prescription female contraceptives. This prohibition does not apply to religious employers if the coverage conflicts with their bona fide religious beliefs and practices. The bill defines “prescription female contraceptive” as any drug or device used for contraception by a female, approved by the FDA, and requiring a prescription.