MedicaidPrior AuthLow impact
Newsletter Vol. 6, No. 09
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Mar 15, 1996
We identified it
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.
Action Required
This is a 1996 policy change that is not applicable to current operations. No action required as this policy is nearly 30 years old and relates to discontinued General Assistance programs in New Jersey.