Requires NJ FamilyCare coverage for healthy food prescriptions for certain enrollees.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed General Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires New Jersey FamilyCare coverage for ‘healthy food prescriptions’ – written by a healthcare provider – for certain enrollees who have a diet-related medical condition. It establishes a three-year pilot program to improve access to healthy foods and potentially reduce overall Medicaid costs. The bill also amends existing legislation to support small food retailers and retail pharmacies in offering more fresh produce and other nutritious options, particularly in low-income areas, and allows FamilyCare enrollees to fill these prescriptions at participating pharmacies.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Document of record
- Version
- Introduced
- Published
- Not published in the source record
This version is published only as a document. Open the viewer to read it here, or download the file.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
1 on record
Primary sponsor
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours