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Newsletter Vol. 9, No. 27
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jul 1, 1999
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey is requiring all PAAD/Medicaid/NJ KidCare participating pharmacies to enroll as Medicare providers by July 1, 1999, as Medicare will be primary payer for prescriptions and diabetic materials. Pharmacies must obtain Medicare provider numbers through the National Medicare Supplier Clearing House to continue receiving payments.
Action Required
This is a historical 1999 policy for New Jersey pharmacies only - not applicable to current medical billing operations. No action required for medical practices.