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Newsletter Vol. 12, No. 17
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Pharmacy·Pharmacy
Effective date
Feb 6, 2002
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Labeler Code 61958) has been added to the New Jersey PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled) Drug Rebate Program effective February 6, 2002. This addition affects pharmacy billing for PAAD beneficiaries in New Jersey and may impact drug coverage eligibility compared to Medicaid and Senior Gold programs.
Action Required
By February 6, 2002: Pharmacy billing staff should verify that Gilead Sciences, Inc. pharmaceutical products are properly coded with manufacturer labeler code 61958 in the billing system for PAAD claims. Update internal pharmacy formulary reference materials to reflect Gilead's inclusion in the PAAD rebate program. Note that PAAD drug coverage may differ from Medicaid and Senior Gold programs—verify individual drug coverage before billing. Contact the Chief of Pharmaceutical Services at (609) 588-2724 or Unisys Provider Services at (800) 776-6334 with questions.