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Newsletter Vol. 13, No. 33

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects New Jersey Medicaid Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine providers in NJ on Medicaid plans.

New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine·Provider Notice

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

New policy update addresses methadone maintenance coverage for Work First New Jersey/General Assistance (Plan G) beneficiaries. This appears to be a state Medicaid program update that may affect billing procedures for substance abuse treatment services.

Action Required

Action needed

Review Newsletter Vol. 13, No. 33 from NJ MMIS to understand specific methadone maintenance billing requirements for WFNJ/GA Plan G beneficiaries. Substance abuse treatment providers should verify current coverage policies and billing procedures for this specific Medicaid population.

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