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NJ FamilyCare | NJ Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services

Open to residents of any age can be eligible for NJ FamilyCare. Applicants must be NJ residents, US citizens or qualified immigrants lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and their family meets the program rules. This includes children, parents, caretaker relatives, and adults without dependent children. Eligibility is based on the income and household size that was reported on applicant's latest federal tax return.
Mon, Thurs 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Tue, Wed, Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
https://www.njfamilycare.org/
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Visit the website to download an application form or call the toll free number for assistance.

For most children and all adults, there is no premium or co-pay. For higher income families with children, there is a sliding scale for co-payments and monthly premiums. Call for more information.

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Description

Provides access to free or low-cost health insurance for uninsured children and adults. NJ FamilyCare offers full health care coverage through health plans contracted by the state. The program covers hospitalization, physician care, lab, x-ray, prescription drugs, mental health, dental, vision and hearing treatment and more. Multilingual operators are available.

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NJ Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services

Provides health coverage to children, pregnant women, parents/caretaker relatives, single adults, childless couples, the aged, blind, disabled, and individuals qualified for long-term care services. Also provides comprehensive health coverage and a wide-range of services including: doctor visits, hospital services, prescriptions, tests, vision care, mental health care, dental, nursing home care and other healthcare services, depending on the person's eligibility category.