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Newsletter Vol. 9, No. 40
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Provider Notice
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey Medicaid now requires 'Brand Medically Necessary' documentation for over-the-counter prescriptions when the brand name version is medically required over generic alternatives. This affects billing for OTC medications prescribed by providers that require specific brand formulations.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers must document 'Brand Medically Necessary' justification when prescribing brand-name over-the-counter medications covered by Medicaid. Update EMR templates to include brand necessity documentation fields. Billing team should verify brand necessity documentation is present before submitting claims for brand OTC prescriptions to avoid denials.