New Jersey Statutes Title 52. State Government, Departments and Officers 52 § 14-17.29pp

a. The State Health Benefits Commission shall ensure that every contract purchased by the commission on or after the effective date of P.L.2025, c. 200 (C.17:48-6bbb et al.),  1 that provides hospital or medical expense benefits shall provide benefits to any person covered thereunder for expenses incurred in obtaining medically necessary treatment for women with a diagnosis of perimenopause, menopause, and symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause, including, but not limited to:

b. The State Health Benefits Commission shall ensure that each contract shall provide clear and accessible information to a covered person regarding covered perimenopause and menopause treatments.

c. The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other medical condition under the contract.

d. As used in this section:

“Menopause” means the permanent end of a female's menstrual cycle, diagnosed by a licensed medical provider after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period.

“Perimenopause” means the transitional period leading to menopause, marked by fluctuating hormone levels and changes in menstrual cycles.