Requires insurance coverage for medical cannabis under certain conditions for qualifying patients.
If you provide insurance in NJ, you must cover medical cannabis costs unless federal law intervenes.
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What This Means
This bill mandates that workers' compensation, personal injury protection, and health insurance plans in New Jersey cover the costs associated with the medical use of cannabis for qualifying patients authorized under the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act. Insurers must reimburse insured individuals directly if direct payment to dispensaries is not feasible.
Key Provisions
- Mandates insurance coverage for medical cannabis costs for qualifying patients.
- Exempts insurers from coverage if federal law intervenes.
- Requires direct reimbursement to patients if dispensary payment is not feasible.
Latest Legislative Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Nia Gill D | Sponsor | SD-034 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Insurance providers in NJ
Deadline: Upon bill's effective date
Who: Insurance providers in NJ
Deadline: Upon bill's effective date
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