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Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 38
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ · Palliative Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Notice
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New policy establishes medical requirements and determination processes for Medicaid hospice recipients. This appears to clarify documentation and eligibility criteria for hospice services under Medicaid coverage.
Action Required
Review the full policy document at https://www.njmmis.com/documentDownload.aspx?document=3-38.pdf to understand specific medical requirements for Medicaid hospice recipients. Update documentation practices and eligibility verification processes as outlined in the policy. Ensure billing team understands new determination criteria for hospice services.