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Newsletter Vol. 11, No. 61
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 2001
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Effective July 1, 2001, the Morris Medical Assistance Customer Center (MACC) assumes all New Jersey Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare administrative responsibilities for Hunterdon and Somerset County residents, including prior authorization, billing, and provider liaison functions. Billing teams must redirect all inquiries and submissions for these counties to Morris MACC instead of the former Middlesex MACC.
Action Required
By July 1, 2001: Billing team must update all internal routing procedures, contact lists, and system configurations to direct all Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare activities for Hunterdon and Somerset County residents to Morris MACC (973-631-6440 or 973-631-6448 fax). Update prior authorization request submission processes to use Morris MACC instead of Middlesex MACC. Notify front office staff and providers to route billing inquiries, Medicaid card requests, and care review documentation to Morris MACC. Update billing system with new contact information and county assignments. Failure to reroute claims and inquiries may result in delayed processing and denials due to incorrect facility routing.