All PlansReimbursementMedium impact

Newsletter Vol. 13, No. 03

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects New Jersey Medicaid Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine providers in NJ on All Plans 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

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.

Action Required

Action needed

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

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