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Senior Services News Vol. 13, No. 04
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2011
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New eligibility limits have been established for 2011 for New Jersey state pharmaceutical assistance programs including PAAD, Lifeline, HAAAD, and Senior Gold Discount Prescription Program. This affects patient eligibility for prescription drug assistance and may impact copayments and coverage for qualifying seniors and disabled patients.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must review updated 2011 eligibility limits for NJ pharmaceutical assistance programs (PAAD, Lifeline, HAAAD, Senior Gold) and verify patient eligibility before processing prescription claims. Update patient insurance verification procedures to confirm enrollment status in these programs as it affects copayments and coverage.