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Newsletter Vol. 31, No.01
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics·Reimbursement
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is now required for all Medicaid providers billing for personal care services under the 21st Century Cures Act. This affects both Fee-for-Service and Managed Care Organization claims processing.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers billing personal care services to Medicaid must implement Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) systems to track service delivery. Billing team must ensure all personal care service claims include proper EVV documentation before submission. Claims without EVV compliance may be denied or subject to payment delays.