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Senior Services News Vol. 19, No.01

New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2017
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

New Jersey has updated the 2017 eligibility limits for senior pharmaceutical and medical assistance programs including PAAD, Lifeline, HAAAD, and Senior Gold Discount Prescription Programs. This affects billing for eligible seniors in New Jersey who qualify for these state assistance programs.

Action Required

Action needed
Billing team should review updated eligibility criteria for New Jersey senior assistance programs to ensure proper verification of patient benefits. Update patient eligibility verification procedures to reflect new 2017 income and asset limits for PAAD, Lifeline, HAAAD, and Senior Gold programs when treating New Jersey senior patients.