S.3131

Requires DOH to expand services provided under plan to improve perinatal mental health services and health insurers to cover costs of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening.

Introduced·4/15/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3131 mandates the Department of Health to expand perinatal mental health services and requires health insurers to cover perinatal mood.

New Jersey S3131 requires the Department of Health to expand services under the plan to improve access to perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening. This includes strategies to increase awareness among mental health care providers, establish a referral network, and improve access to peer support services. The bill also mandates that health insurers cover expenses related to screening, referral, treatment, and support services for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 15, 2024

Senate

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