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Newsletter Vol. 6, No. 26

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects New Jersey Medicaid Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Geriatrics providers in NJ on Medicaid plans.

New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Provider Notice

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

This policy notice updates guidance for Assisted Living and Alternate Family Care (AL/AFC) Waiver services. The change likely affects billing procedures, coverage criteria, or documentation requirements for providers serving patients in assisted living facilities or alternate family care settings.

Action Required

Action needed

Review Newsletter Vol. 6, No. 26 document at https://www.njmmis.com/documentDownload.aspx?document=6-26.pdf to understand specific changes to AL/AFC Waiver billing procedures. Update billing processes and staff training as outlined in the full policy document.

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