New Jersey § 26:2j-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2j-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2j-4.
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 benefits to an enrollee or other person covered thereunder for expenses
incurred for a prescription asthma inhaler, if recommended or prescribed by a participating
physician or participating nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist. Coverage for the purchase of a covered prescription asthma inhaler shall not be subject
to any deductible, and no copayment or coinsurance for the purchase of a covered prescription
asthma inhaler shall exceed $50 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. 1
L.2023, c. 105, eff. Feb. 1, 2024.
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