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Newsletter Vol. 13, No. 59
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Eligibility
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey Medicaid managed care plans will carve out pharmaceutical services for aged, blind, and disabled beneficiaries, meaning prescription drug coverage will be handled separately from medical services. This affects billing coordination and patient eligibility verification for these specific populations.
Action Required
Immediately: Front desk staff must verify prescription drug coverage separately for aged, blind, and disabled Medicaid managed care members in New Jersey. Update patient registration process to confirm pharmaceutical benefits are not included in managed care plan. Billing team should coordinate with separate pharmacy benefit manager for drug-related services for these populations.