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Newsletter Vol. 8, No. 13
Act
by Feb 27, 1998
Effective date
Feb 27, 1998
Identified
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey Medicaid now requires all licensed, certified home health agencies to post a $50,000 surety bond before February 27, 1998. The effective date was postponed from January 1, 1998. Claims for services provided on or after February 27, 1998 will be denied if the agency lacks the required bond.
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What to do
by Feb 27, 1998 · 2 steps
01Home health agencies participating in New Jersey Medicaid must post a $50,000 surety bond using the acceptable form provided by DMAHS.
02Contact the Chief, Provider Enrollment Unit at (609) 588-2905 for questions.
If missed: Failure to post the bond will result in denial of all home health claims with service dates on or after February 27, 1998, and the State may recover ineligible payments.
Original notice
Newsletter Vol. 8, No. 13
njmmis.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
Related changes
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