Requires health benefits plans and carriers to meet certain requirements concerning network adequacy and mental health care.

Summary

The bill requires carriers that offer health benefits plans in New Jersey to maintain a network of mental health providers that can see every covered person within 15 miles and 30 days, or via telemedicine within the same timeframe. It also mandates equal coverage and cost‑sharing for tele‑mental‑health services and sets penalties for non‑compliance. The goal is to improve mental health access and affordability.

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