Reduces copayments and coinsurance for asthma inhalers covered by certain health benefits plans.
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Overview
This bill aims to make asthma inhalers more affordable for New Jersey residents by reducing copayments and coinsurance costs for these medications covered by certain health benefits plans. Specifically, it lowers the cost-sharing for a 30-day supply of prescription asthma inhalers to $35, from the current maximum of $50. The bill applies to various types of health plans, including those offered by hospitals, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual health insurers, and small employers, and requires the State Health Benefits Commission and School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission to ensure compliance.
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