S.1265

Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain home blood pressure monitors and cuffs for pregnant persons at risk for preeclampsia.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1265 requires Medicaid to cover home blood pressure monitors and cuffs for pregnant persons at risk for preeclampsia.

New Jersey S1265 mandates the State Medicaid program to cover validated home blood pressure monitors and cuffs, along with provider time for patient education and training, for pregnant enrollees deemed at risk for preeclampsia by their physician or certified nurse midwife. This provision aims to improve maternal health outcomes by enabling regular monitoring of blood pressure both during office visits and at home.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee