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Newsletter Vol. 30, No.01
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · OB-GYN·Provider Notice
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New policy establishes coverage restrictions for non-medically indicated early elective deliveries, likely requiring medical necessity documentation and prior authorization for deliveries before 39 weeks gestation without medical indication.
Action Required
Review Newsletter Vol. 30, No.01 at https://www.njmmis.com/documentDownload.aspx?document=30-01.pdf to understand specific documentation requirements for early elective deliveries. OB-GYN providers and billing staff must ensure medical necessity is documented for any deliveries before 39 weeks gestation to avoid potential claim denials.