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New Jersey MedicaidAll Plans · Reimbursement · Provider Notice · NJ · Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Family MedicineMedium impact

Newsletter Vol. 13, No. 03

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immediately
Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Jun 20, 2026

Summary

Reimbursement rates for substance abuse and alcohol treatment services have been increased. This policy change will result in higher payment amounts for qualifying substance abuse treatment claims.

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What to do

immediately · 2 steps
01Billing team should review current substance abuse and alcohol treatment claims to ensure proper billing.
02Monitor reimbursement amounts for these services and update fee schedules in billing system if specific rates are provided in the full policy document.

Original notice

Newsletter Vol. 13, No. 03
njmmis.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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