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Newsletter Vol. 22, No.18

New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery·Eligibility
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

New Jersey Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare now covers outpatient hospital dental services for fee-for-service clients with chronic medical conditions and/or developmental disabilities resulting in special healthcare needs. This expands coverage for a specific patient population requiring specialized dental care in hospital settings.

Action Required

Action needed
Review patient roster to identify NJ Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare fee-for-service clients with chronic medical conditions or developmental disabilities who may need outpatient hospital dental services. Update eligibility verification procedures to check for special healthcare needs status. Coordinate with dental and hospital billing teams to ensure proper claim submission for newly covered services.