DCA Discontinues Temporary Emergency Reciprocity Licensure Program

During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the TERL program waived some of New Jersey’s professional licensure requirements and enabled health care practitioners licensed in other states to quickly and legally obtain emergency licenses and treat patients in New Jersey.

Effective September 1, 2022, TERL license holders must refrain from practicing in New Jersey unless they participate in a bridge program by filing an application for a New Jersey plenary license. Any TERL license holder who had applied by August 31, 2022, will qualify for the bridge program and will be authorized to continue practicing in New Jersey until the earliest of: (i) the date of issuance of a New Jersey plenary license; (ii) the date of notification of denial of the application for a New Jersey plenary license; or (iii) the end of the day on March 31, 2023.

If a TERL license holder who has not filed an application for a New Jersey plenary license continues to practice in New Jersey after September 1, 2022, the individual will be engaging in the unlicensed practice of a profession and may be subject to civil or criminal penalties.