S.3320

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

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3320 would require Medicaid to cover emergency contraception without a prescription or authorization.

New Jersey S3320 would require Medicaid to cover emergency contraception obtained over the counter without a prescription or other authorization. This change aims to provide greater access to contraceptives by eliminating the need for unnecessary visits to a provider to obtain a prescription. The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services would implement this change, requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to include coverage for emergency contraceptives without a prescription in their contracts.

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Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 5

Senate

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