New Jersey § 52:14-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:14-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:14-17.
The State Health Benefits Commission shall ensure that every contract purchased by
the commission, on or after the effective date of this act, that provides hospital
or medical expense benefits shall provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening
adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 for major depressive disorder, so long as
screening for major depressive disorder in adolescents continues to receive a rating
of “A” or “B” from the United States Preventative Services Task Force. Coverage shall not be denied solely on the basis that the screening is provided
in conjunction with any other health care evaluation, treatment, or service. The benefits shall be provided to the same extent as for any other condition under
the contract, except that the contract shall not impose on covered persons receiving
these services any form of cost sharing, including, but not limited to, copayments,
deductibles, or coinsurance.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:14-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:14-17 cover?
Section 52:14-17 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 52:14-17?
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