To be eligible for New Jersey Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of New Jersey, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $20,030 |
2 | $27,186 |
3 | $34,341 |
4 | $41,496 |
5 | $48,652 |
6 | $55,807 |
7 | $62,963 |
8 | $70,118 |
To apply online, please visit the online application portal.
For additional application information, visit the Apply for NJ FamilyCare page. You will be able to download an application form directly from the site.
You may also find out if you qualify through the Marketplace application.
To learn more about the program, please visit the New Jersey Medicaid page.
You may also use the County Welfare Agency list to find a service center near you.
For additional details, please visit the Medicaid & CHIP Policies page and select your state.