Establishes "New Jersey Menopause Coverage Act"; requires health insurance coverage of medically necessary perimenopause and menopause treatments.
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This bill, the ‘New Jersey Menopause Coverage Act,’ requires health insurance plans in New Jersey to cover medically necessary treatments for perimenopause and menopause. It applies to various types of health insurance contracts, including those offered to hospitals, medical service corporations, and state-purchased plans. The bill aims to ensure equitable access to care for women experiencing these hormonal transitions by mandating coverage for treatments like hormone therapy, non-hormonal medications, and behavioral health services.
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