MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
Newsletter Vol. 10, No. 40
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Prior Authorization
Effective date
May 1, 2000
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey Medicaid has transferred responsibility for prior authorization of Mobility Assistance Vehicle (MAV) services for Hudson County beneficiaries from the Passaic County office to the Hudson County Medicaid District Office. Providers must now submit PA requests to Ellen Keane at the Hudson MDO using the new contact information provided.
Action Required
Immediately: Transportation providers serving Hudson County Medicaid beneficiaries must update their prior authorization submission process for Mobility Assistance Vehicle services. Route all PA requests to Ellen Keane at Hudson Medicaid District Office (438 Summit Ave., Jersey City, NJ) using phone 201-217-7100 or fax 201-217-7472. Update billing system contact information and staff procedures to prevent delays in authorization.