MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Medicaid Alert MA-2024-01
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Coding
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Medicaid billing procedures have been established for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) providing services at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). This policy specifically affects how behavioral health services are billed and documented in FQHC settings under Medicaid.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must review the complete MA-2024-01 policy document at https://www.njmmis.com/documentDownload.aspx?document=MA-2024-01.pdf to understand new FQHC billing procedures for LCSW services. Update billing workflows and staff training for Licensed Clinical Social Worker services. Ensure proper credentialing and billing setup for LCSW providers in FQHC settings.