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New Jersey Medicaid: Billing guidance for sickle cell disease treatments

Published January 12, 2026

AI Summary

New Jersey Medicaid now participates in the CMS Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model, providing reduced-cost access to cell and gene therapies for sickle cell disease patients. Specific billing guidance, prior authorization requirements, and claim submission procedures are now in effect for these treatments.

Action Required

Immediately: Review the New Jersey Medicaid billing guidance for Sickle Cell Disease gene therapies to understand applicable drugs, prior authorization requirements, and claim submission procedures. Billing teams treating sickle cell disease patients on New Jersey Medicaid must familiarize themselves with CGT model requirements and update workflows accordingly.

Plan Types

Medicaid

States

NJ

Specialties

hematology, oncology, pediatrics