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Senior Services News Vol. 17, No. 01
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Pharmacy
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey has updated the 2015 eligibility limits for state pharmaceutical assistance programs including PAAD, Lifeline, HAAAD, and Senior Gold Discount Prescription Program. This affects income thresholds and eligibility criteria for seniors and disabled patients seeking prescription drug assistance.
Action Required
Billing team should review updated eligibility limits for New Jersey state pharmaceutical assistance programs. Update patient eligibility verification procedures to use new 2015 income thresholds when determining qualification for PAAD, Lifeline, HAAAD, and Senior Gold programs. Verify patient eligibility before processing prescriptions to ensure proper coverage determination.