Personal Preference Program (PPP) | NJ Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services

Eligibility

Applicants must be NJ FamilyCare Plan A eligible. Must be approved for Personal Care Assistant Services (PCA), and need PCA services for at least six months. Able to self-direct services or choose a representative who can act on his/her behalf.

Hours

Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

609-588-3806

Fax

855-465-4777

Voice - Alternate Phone Horizon NJ Health

855-642-6185

Voice - Main Phone Aetna Better Health of New Jersey

609-631-2481

Voice

800-645-9409

Voice - Alternate Phone UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

855-661-1996

Voice - Alternate Phone AMERIGROUP New Jersey, Inc.

855-232-3596

Voice - Main Phone Aetna Better Health of New Jersey

https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/clients/njppp.html

[email protected]

Application process

If you are enrolled in a NJ FamilyCare health plan, please contact your health plan to request a PCA assessment for enrollment into PPP.

Service area

Description

Serves as a monthly cash allowance that allows seniors and people with disabilities who are NJ Family Care participants to choose and hire anyone they want for their Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services, including professionals, relatives, friends, and neighbors.

What's Here

In Home Supportive Services Subsidies Family Caregiver Subsidies

Providing organization

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.