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NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid is New Jersey’s public health care coverage program. It covers just about every health care need. There are two main programs: NJ FamilyCare, which covers Children under age 19; Adults; Pregnant Women; NJ FamilyCare Aged, Blind, Disabled (ABD) Programs, which cover People age 65 years or older
The card below, the permanent Health Benefits Identification card (HBID), is what you use to access the Fee for Service benefits that are part of every NJ FamilyCare health benefit package. This HBID card is activated or deactivated at the State depending on your eligibility.
NJ FamilyCare - New Jersey's publicly funded health insurance program - includes CHIP, Medicaid and Medicaid expansion populations. That means qualified NJ residents of any age may be eligible for free or low-cost healthcare coverage that covers doctor visits, prescriptions, vision, dental care, mental health and substance use services, and ...
The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) administers Medicaid’s state-and federally- funded NJ FamilyCare programs for certain groups of low- to moderate- income adults and children. Through these programs, DMAHS serves approximately 1.7 million, or nearly 20%, of New Jersey’s residents.
New Jersey Medicaid covers persons who are age 65 years or over and persons determined blind or disabled by the Social Security Administration or by the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services.
Once determined eligible for NJ FamilyCare, enrollees must choose a managed care organization (MCO) or Health Plan to provide health coverage services. To choose a Health Plan ask yourself these questions: What NJ FamilyCare Health Plans are available in my county? What doctors or specialists do I/we see and what Health Plan do they participate in?
Entering your details through Get Covered NJ will let you know if you qualify for tax credits or NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid/CHIP). Here's their FAQ with detailed answers on applying, officially enrolling in a plan, and other key information.
