Families fear state Medicaid billing change means loss of programs for disabled adults

Disabled adults in New Jersey are losing access to certain programs as the state tightens scrutiny around Medicaid billing to protect federal funding.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 1,737

Last Updated: 11 hours, 23 minutes ago

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Trish Thomason describes herself as a “soccer mom, all day, every day,” shuttling her 27-year-old autistic son Eric from their home in Mullica Hill to activities like art, music, and cardio karaoke.

For Eric, who needs one-on-one supervision and is prone to outbursts, a mix of short, specialized programs have fed his curiosity, connected him to other young adults with disabilities, and allowed him to live his “best life ever,” Thomason told the …

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