S.3712

Prohibits SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions for covered persons solely because of change in health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager.

Introduced·3/2/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3712 prohibits SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions due to changes in.

New Jersey S3712 ensures that the State Health Benefits Program, School Employees’ Health Benefits Program, and Medicaid cannot deny coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions if the denial is solely due to a change in the health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager. This protection applies if the covered person was taking the medication before the change and if the new plan or manager covers that class of drugs.

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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

Mar 2

Senate

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