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Senior Services News Vol. 15, No. 01
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2013
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey has updated the 2013 eligibility limits for state assistance programs including Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD), Lifeline, Hearing Aid Assistance (HAAAD), and Senior Gold Discount Prescription Program. This affects patient eligibility for prescription drug assistance programs.
Action Required
Immediately: Front desk staff must verify updated 2013 eligibility limits for New Jersey patients applying for PAAD, Lifeline, HAAAD, and Senior Gold prescription assistance programs. Update patient eligibility verification procedures and inform patients of new income limits. Patients who no longer qualify may face increased out-of-pocket prescription costs.