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Newsletter Vol. 13, No. 54
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Pharmacy·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2003
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey now accepts electronic signatures (compliant with the state's UETA Law) in place of handwritten signatures for beneficiary certification in State-covered pharmacy benefits. Pharmacies must continue to display all required certification statements to beneficiaries at point of service when collecting electronic signatures. This is an interim policy effective immediately pending future formal rulemaking.
Action Required
Immediately: Pharmacy providers in New Jersey must evaluate and implement UETA-compliant electronic signature technology for beneficiary certification. Billing and pharmacy teams should: (1) Verify that any e-signature software complies with P.L. 2001, Chapter 116 (New Jersey UETA Law); (2) Ensure the software displays or posts the required certification statements from N.J.A.C. 10:49-9.9 at the point of service before the beneficiary signs; (3) Continue maintaining HIPAA-compliant certification logs alongside electronic records; (4) Update internal workflows to transition from paper signatures to electronic signatures where feasible. Failure to comply with UETA requirements may result in claim denials. For questions, contact the Chief of Pharmaceutical Services at (609) 588-2721.