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Newsletter Vol. 31, No.22
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy·Coding
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements under the 21st Century Cures Act are now mandatory for all providers billing DCF and CSOC services. This affects home and community-based services that require electronic verification of service delivery.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must implement Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system for all DCF and CSOC service claims. Update billing workflows to ensure EVV data is captured and transmitted with claims. Contact DCF and CSOC for specific EVV system requirements and setup instructions. Claims without proper EVV documentation may be denied.