MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Medicaid Alert - MA2015-01
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Palliative Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Notice
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey Medicaid has updated hospice program forms and hospice eligibility indicators. This affects billing and documentation requirements for providers treating Medicaid patients who are receiving or may be eligible for hospice care services.
Action Required
Immediately: Download and review the updated hospice forms from the NJ MMIS portal. Update patient intake and documentation processes to use new hospice eligibility indicators when treating Medicaid patients who may qualify for hospice services. Ensure billing team is aware of any new hospice-related documentation requirements.