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.
a. Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, the State Health Benefits
Commission and the School Employees' Health Benefits Commission shall ensure that
every contract under the State Health Benefits Program shall provide coverage for
an opioid antidote to eligible members of the State Health Benefits Program and the
School Employees' Health Benefits Program. The coverage shall be provided without the imposition of any prior authorization
or other utilization management requirements, provided that the treatment is: (1) prescribed or administered to the eligible member by a licensed medical practitioner
who is authorized to prescribe or administer that treatment pursuant to State and
federal law; or (2) dispensed to the eligible member by a licensed pharmacist under a standing order
to dispense an opioid antidote pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2017, c. 88 ( C.45:14-67.2 ). b. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to limit the coverage of
an opioid antidote only when administered by a medical practitioner. c. Each commission shall develop and issue guidelines to ensure the safety and efficacy
of benefits provided pursuant to this section. d. As used in this section: “ Opioid antidote ” means naloxone hydrochloride, or any other similarly acting drug approved by the
United States Food and Drug Administration for self-administration for the treatment
of an opioid overdose.
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.
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