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Newsletter Vol. 10, No. 10

New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

New Jersey Medicaid (NJMMIS) has expanded prior authorization requirements to include claims covered by the Paterson and Camden city GA (General Assistance) Programs. This means additional services will now require prior approval before being rendered to patients covered under these specific city programs.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team and front desk staff must identify patients covered by Paterson and Camden city GA Programs and verify prior authorization requirements before scheduling services. Update patient eligibility verification process to flag these specific program coverages. Contact NJMMIS for specific services requiring prior auth under these programs to avoid claim denials.