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Senior Services News Vol. 27, No. 02

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

Merck has withdrawn from the New Jersey PAAD and Senior Gold prescription assistance programs. This affects prescription coverage and billing for eligible New Jersey seniors who previously had Merck drug coverage through these state programs.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: For New Jersey patients on PAAD or Senior Gold programs, verify current prescription coverage status before prescribing Merck medications. Contact patients' pharmacies to confirm alternative coverage options. Update patient insurance verification procedures to check for active PAAD/Senior Gold benefits and inform patients of potential coverage changes for Merck drugs.

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