A 4694
Requires prescription drug coverage for serious mental illness without prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy.
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Bill overview
This bill requires health insurance carriers and the state Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs to provide prescription drug coverage for serious mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and major depressive disorder, without requiring prior authorization or utilization management, including step therapy. It ensures access to necessary medications for individuals with these conditions by removing barriers like restrictive protocols. The bill also extends this coverage to individuals 18 years of age or older and specifies that it applies when prescriptions are issued by a psychiatrist or an obstetrician/gynecologist during the postpartum period.
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Alexander Schnall
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