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Newsletter Vol. 21, No.01
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Provider Notice
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey Medicaid now requires reporting of 'Patient Responsibility Amount' on paper and web healthcare claims, and has clarified cost sharing responsibilities for Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare claims that are eligible for Medicare or other insurance payments.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update claim submission processes to include 'Patient Responsibility Amount' field on all paper and web healthcare claims submitted to New Jersey Medicaid. Update billing software templates and train staff on new cost sharing calculation requirements for dual-eligible patients with Medicare or other primary insurance coverage.