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Newsletter Vol. 31, No.03
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · OB-GYN·Provider Notice
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The effective date for the policy regarding Non-Medically Indicated Early Elective Deliveries has been revised. This is a recent update to existing guidance that affects billing and coverage for elective delivery procedures performed before 39 weeks gestation without medical indication.
Action Required
Immediately: Review the updated policy document at https://www.njmmis.com/documentDownload.aspx?document=31-03.pdf to determine the new effective date. Billing team must update any prior authorization requirements, coverage policies, or documentation requirements for early elective delivery procedures according to the revised timeline.