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Newsletter Vol. 9, No. 69
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +2 more·Prior Authorization
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey Medicaid has implemented changes to prior authorization procedures for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) drugs, Methadone, Protein Nutritional Supplements, and Specialized Infant Formulas. Billing teams must update their prior authorization workflows for these specific medication and supplement categories.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update prior authorization procedures for ADD medications, methadone, protein nutritional supplements, and specialized infant formulas for New Jersey Medicaid patients. Review full policy document at provided URL to understand specific requirements. Update billing system flags and notify prescribing providers of new authorization requirements to prevent claim denials.