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Newsletter Vol. 35, No.09
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Medical Policy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid now covers Physician Assistants (PAs) as rendering providers. This expands coverage for services provided by PAs under the New Jersey Medicaid program.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify PA credentialing with NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid and update billing system to allow PA NPIs as rendering providers on claims. Ensure all PAs treating Medicaid patients are properly enrolled as NJ FamilyCare providers to avoid claim denials.