New Jersey · 222
A 434
Prohibits SHBP, SEHBP, and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions for covered persons solely because of change in health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager.
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Summary AI-generated
New Jersey Bill A 434 prohibits the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), the School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP), and Medicaid from denying coverage for maintenance medications for chronic conditions. This prohibition applies specifically when a covered person changes their health benefits plan or pharmacy benefits manager.
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Sponsors
- Heather Simmons Democratic lead
- Mike Venezia Democratic lead
- Verlina Reynolds-Jackson Democratic lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee: Reported Favorably | lower | pass | 14 | 0 | 0 | Feb 12, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |