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Newsletter Vol. 28, No.04
New Jersey Medicaid·Psychiatry·Medical Policy
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This policy update revises coverage changes for behavioral health services and acute inpatient hospital admissions. The changes likely affect authorization requirements, covered services, or documentation standards for mental health treatment and hospital stays.
Action Required
Immediately: Review the full policy document at https://www.njmmis.com/documentDownload.aspx?document=28-04.pdf to identify specific changes to behavioral health and acute inpatient admission requirements. Billing team and providers must update workflows based on any new prior authorization, documentation, or coverage requirements detailed in the complete policy.