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Newsletter Vol. 25, No.04
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Provider Notice
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This policy update addresses verification procedures for NJ FamilyCare (New Jersey Medicaid) eligibility. Providers must verify patient eligibility status to ensure proper billing and reimbursement for Medicaid services.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing and front desk staff must verify NJ FamilyCare eligibility for all New Jersey Medicaid patients before providing services. Update patient registration workflows to include eligibility verification step. Use NJ MMIS system for real-time eligibility checks to prevent claim denials.