Requires health insurance coverage for annual mental health screening.
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Overview
This bill requires health insurance coverage for annual mental health screenings for individuals and groups in New Jersey. Health insurers must provide coverage for these screenings under the same terms and conditions as other medical benefits, aligning with the federal Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. The bill also mandates that insurers notify individuals receiving treatment for mental health conditions about this new coverage requirement.
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