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New Jersey MedicaidMedicaid · Prior Auth · Prior Authorization · NJLow impact

Newsletter Vol. 6, No. 09

Effective date
Mar 15, 1996
Identified
Jun 20, 2026

Summary

New Jersey is expanding prior authorization requirements for additional drugs covered by Newark GA and East Orange GA pharmaceutical programs. A complete list of drugs requiring PA is provided, with expanded requirements taking effect for claims with service dates on or after March 15, 1996.

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What to do

Action · 2 steps
01This is a 1996 policy change that is not applicable to current operations.
02No action required as this policy is nearly 30 years old and relates to discontinued General Assistance programs in New Jersey.

Original notice

Newsletter Vol. 6, No. 09
njmmis.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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