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Newsletter Vol. 8, No. 64
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Emergency Medicine·Reimbursement
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey has implemented a Medical Emergency Payment Program specifically for alien residents requiring emergency medical services. This program establishes reimbursement procedures for emergency care provided to non-citizen patients who may not have traditional insurance coverage.
Action Required
Billing team should review the full policy document at https://www.njmmis.com/documentDownload.aspx?document=8-64.pdf to understand eligibility requirements, coverage limitations, and billing procedures for emergency services provided to alien patients. Update patient registration processes to identify eligible patients and ensure proper documentation for reimbursement claims under this program.