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Current as of February 19, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A contract for health care services that is delivered, issued, executed, or renewed in this State pursuant to P.L.1973, c. 337 (C.26:2J-1 et seq.) or approved for issuance or renewal in this State on or after the effective date of P.L.2023, c. 105 (C.17:48-6xx et al.) 1 shall provide coverage for at least one epinephrine auto-injector device, if recommended or prescribed by a participating physician or participating nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist. Coverage for the purchase of an epinephrine auto-injector device shall not be subject to any deductible, and no copayment or coinsurance for the purchase of an epinephrine auto-injector device shall exceed $25 per 30-day supply. The provisions of this section shall apply to a high-deductible health plan to the maximum extent permitted by federal law, except if the plan is used to establish a medical savings account pursuant to section 220 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. s.220) or a health savings account pursuant to section 223 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. s.223). The provisions of this section shall apply to the plan to the maximum extent that is permitted by federal law and does not disqualify the account for the deduction allowed under section 220 or 223, as applicable. The provisions of this section shall apply to a plan that meets the requirements of a catastrophic plan, as defined in 45 C.F.R. s.156.155, to the maximum extent permitted by federal law.
Nothing in this section shall prevent a health maintenance organization from reducing an enrollee's or other covered person's cost-sharing requirement by an amount greater than the amount specified in this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 26. Health and Vital Statistics 26 § 2J-4.49 - last updated February 19, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-26-health-and-vital-statistics/nj-st-sect-26-2j-4-49/
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