Requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for enrollment of student in recovery high school alternative education program.

This bill requires health insurance carriers in New Jersey to provide coverage for students enrolled in recovery high school alternative education programs. Specifically, it mandates that these carriers offer mental health and substance use disorder benefits under the same terms and conditions as other medical illnesses, aligning with the federal Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. The bill also establishes a ‘psychiatric collaborative care model’ and outlines specific CPT codes that should be covered. It amends existing legislation to ensure equitable access to these programs for students struggling with substance use and mental health challenges.