TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
NJSAMS contains health information, including substance use disorder and mental health diagnosis and treatment information, that is protected under federal and state law, including the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records, 42 C.F.R. Part 2, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 & 164.
As a NJSAMS User, I understand that my work will involve access to client health information, which is protected by federal and state laws, for the purpose of providing or arranging treatment, payment or other health care operations. NJSAMS users are not permitted access to client information without a valid written consent that meets the requirements of 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and HIPAA.
I acknowledge that I am engaged by a covered entity. I further acknowledge my responsibility to protect the privacy of and to guard against inappropriate use or disclosure of client health information by logging in as a NJSAMS user.
PROHIBITION ON REDISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
This notice accompanies a disclosure of information concerning a client in substance use treatment made to you with the consent of such client.
This information has been disclosed to you from records protected by Federal confidentiality rules (42 C.F.R. Part 2).
The Federal rules prohibit you from making any further disclosure of this information unless further disclosure is expressly permitted by the written consent of the person to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted by 42 C.F.R. Part 2.
A general authorization for the release of medical or other information is NOT sufficient for this purpose.
The federal rules restrict any use of information to criminally investigate or prosecute any alcohol or drug abuse client.
IME Helpline
For Consumer #844-276-2777
For Provider #844-276-2444
Dear Provider,
In an effort to assist you with your NJSAMS questions, we have released a new feature – a quarterly NJSAMS newsletter! The newsletter will contain questions frequently found in NJSAMS helpdesk tickets,
some important announcements, and a featured article we would like to share with you!
We hope this will help to answer some of your questions and to minimize the need for helpdesk tickets in the future. The link can be found below:
NJSAMS News Letter
Previous News Letters
Regards,
OIS - DMHAS
Dear Provider,
In an effort to improve our customer service, we have released a new online customer service ticketing system. Please use this new system to submit any issues you may experience. You will be assigned a ticket number so you can track the status of problem resolution. The link can be found under the “Help” menu.
Regards,
OIS - DMHAS
NJSAMS supports Internet Explorer 8.x or higher. If your browser is older, you may have trouble accessing web site features properly. You can determine the version of your browser by choosing "Help" at the top of your browser window, then select "About" (your browser).
Office of Information Systems - OIS Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services - DMHAS
SUD FFS Early claims cut-off THIS FRIDAY due to Christmas holiday
Attention Fee For Service Substance Use Disorder Providers,
The next regularly scheduled FFS Addictions claim processing should be Monday, December 21, 2020. Due to the Christmas holiday next week, the bi-weekly Fee for Service claim run, which occurs every other Monday, will be processed approx. 11am this Friday, December 18, 2020 rather than Monday, December 21. This revision will ensure FFS addiction provider payments are not delayed (providers should receive no later than Monday, December 28, 2020).
Claims entered before 11am on Friday Dec 18 will be included in the this upcoming payment run. Please note: claims entered after the early cut-off this Friday be processed during the NEXT bi-weekly claim run scheduled for Monday, January 4, 2021 (payment January 11). Please plan accordingly.
Thank you for your cooperation.
NJSAMS Quarterly Webinar
NJSAMS’s 2021 quarterly webinars will be organized on Mar 18th, June 17th,Sept 16th, Nov 18th 2021 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Registration link will be posted 3 weeks prior to these dates.
PA Backdating Procedure
Please click here for procedure to request exception to backdate a Medicaid Prior Authorization when Admission date doesn't match in NJSAMS.
COVID-19: MAT Providers
Current Active MAT providers during COVID 19 who are taking new clients or have modified their office hours. List will be ongoing updated. For provider list
click here.
Update Agency Bed Capacity
You must update your capacity in the Statewide Capacity Management System twice a day. If you have any questions please call IME provider line # #844-276-2444.
Dual Admission/Discharge Procedure
Effective 12/06/2019, Agency must follow a new procedure for clients unable to admit due to being admitted at another agency.
Click here for Document
Changes in NJSAMS Credentials Policy
Per DMHAS policy and guide lines, NJSAMS users who have not logged in within the last 90 days will be disabled automatically in NJSAMS.
If any user’s NSJAMS account is disabled due to this rule, must contact NJSAMS administrator within your agency to get new user credentials.
Registration for Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility
Please click here for the process to Become a Presumptive Eligibility (PE) Provider.
Announcement
NJSAMS 5.3 has been released on 12/15/2020!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 5.3 RCL
NJSAMS 5.2 has been released on 10/22/2020!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 5.2 RCL
NJSAMS 5.1.1 has been released on 10/01/2020!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 5.1.1 RCL
NJSAMS 5.1 has been released on 07/10/2020!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 5.1 RCL
NJSAMS 5.0 has been released on 06/25/2020!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 5.0 RCL
NJSAMS 4.4 has been released on 10/01/2019!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 4.4 RCL
NJSAMS 4.3.1 has been released on 07/01/2019!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 4.3.1 RCL
NJSAMS 4.3 has been released on 06/19/2019!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 4.3 RCL
NJSAMS 4.1 has been released on 12/11/2018!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 4.1 RCL
NJSAMS 4.0 has been released on 07/01/2018!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 4.0 RCL
NJSAMS 3.8 has been released on 05/18/2018!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 3.8 RCL
NJSAMS 3.7 has been released on 12/08/2017!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 3.7 RCL
NJSAMS 3.6 has been released on 11/15/2017!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 3.6 RCL
NJSAMS 3.5.3 has been released on 09/14/2017!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 3.5.3 RCL
NJSAMS 3.5.2 has been released on 09/01/2017!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 3.5.2 RCL
NJSAMS 3.5.1 has been released on 07/24/2017!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 3.5.1 RCL
NJSAMS 3.5 has been released on 07/01/2017!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 3.5 RCL
NJSAMS 3.4.5.2 has been released on 04/17/2017!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 3.4.5.2 RCL
NJSAMS 3.4.5 has been released on 04/10/2017!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 3.4.5 RCL
NJSAMS 3.4.4 has been released on 03/07/2017!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL):
NJSAMS 3.4.4 RCL
NJSAMS 3.4.2.1 has been released on 11/30/2016!! Clients admitted in IOP level of care (across all the initiatives) will appear in ERL due list 10 days before expiring current authorization
NJSAMS 3.4.2 has been released on 09/26/2016!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL): NJSAMS 3.4.2 RCL
NJSAMS 3.4.1.1 has been released on 07/15/2016!! Please find the Release Content Letter (RCL): NJSAMS 3.4.1.1 RCL
For previous NJSAMS release information, click here
NJSAMS 3.4.2 Release PowerPoint State Administrative PA IME Update for Providers
Letter to IME Affiliated Providers - Change in IME Timeline for Medicaid Prior Authorization (PA). please click on link below
Change in IME Timeline