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Senior Services News Vol. 28, No. 01

New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Pharmacy
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Bausch Health and AbbVie are withdrawing from New Jersey's PAAD and Senior Gold prescription assistance programs. This affects prescription coverage for elderly and disabled patients in New Jersey who rely on these state assistance programs.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team and providers must identify New Jersey patients currently receiving Bausch Health or AbbVie medications through PAAD/Senior Gold programs. Work with prescribers to find alternative medications or assistance programs before current benefits expire. Update patient insurance verification procedures to flag these specific manufacturer withdrawals for NJ PAAD/Senior Gold patients.

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