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Medicaid Alert - MA-1999-08
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, OB-GYN·Provider Notice
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Medicaid has updated their recommendations for newborn hepatitis B immunizations. This may affect billing procedures, coverage criteria, or timing requirements for hepatitis B vaccines administered to newborns under Medicaid plans.
Action Required
Review the full policy document at https://www.njmmis.com/documentDownload.aspx?document=ma1999-08.pdf to determine specific changes to newborn hepatitis B immunization recommendations. Update billing procedures, coverage verification processes, and provider protocols accordingly for Medicaid patients receiving newborn immunizations.