S 2918
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 in New Jersey to provide coverage for prescription drugs used to treat serious mental illnesses – including schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder – without requiring prior authorization or ‘step therapy’ (where a patient must try alternative treatments first). It also extends this requirement to the state’s Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs. The bill aims to improve access to necessary mental health medications for eligible individuals.
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