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Newsletter Vol. 24, No.15
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Eligibility
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey FamilyCare (NJFC) Fee-for-Service has updated eligibility and coverage policies for inpatient hospital and professional services provided to incarcerated individuals. This affects how providers bill for services rendered to patients in correctional facilities under NJ Medicaid.
Action Required
Immediately: Review complete policy document at provided URL to understand specific billing requirements and eligibility criteria for incarcerated individuals under NJ FamilyCare. Billing team must verify patient eligibility status and coverage limitations before submitting claims for inmates. Update intake procedures to identify incarcerated patients and apply appropriate billing protocols.