A federal pilot program will utilize artificial intelligence to decide which medical procedures will be covered by the insurer, affecting New Jersey residents signing up for Medicare.
Open enrollment for Medicare has begun, with seniors nationwide weighing the tradeoffs between traditional Medicare and privately run Medicare Advantage plans.
In New Jersey and five other states, traditional Medicare will include an AI component in 2026, helping to determine covered procedures.
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Author's summary: NJ Medicare patients face AI scrutiny in 2026.