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Newsletter Vol. 32, No.17

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

New Jersey Medicaid now allows optometrists to administer and bill for COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. This expands vaccine administration beyond traditional medical providers to include optometry practices.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Optometry practices should verify their NPI enrollment allows vaccine administration billing. Update billing procedures to include COVID and flu vaccine codes when administered by optometrists. Confirm proper vaccine administration documentation requirements with New Jersey Medicaid.

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