NJ FamilyCare | NJ Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services
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.
Categories
Physical Address
Hours
Mon, Thurs 8:00 am - 8:00 pm; Tue, Wed, Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Voice
Voice
800-701-0720
Application process
Visit the website to download an application form or call the toll free number for assistance.
Fee
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.
Eligibility
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.
Service area
NJ
Agency info
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.