New Jersey has
participated in the Medicaid program since 1970.
Today, New Jersey Medicaid is
the largest social services program in state government. It provides for
the healthcare needs of more than 900,000 people.
To be eligible for New Jersey Medicaid, a person must meet these general
requirements:
Resident of New Jersey
U.S. Citizen or qualified alien (most immigrants who arrived after
August 22, 1996 are barred from the program for five years)
Meet specific standards for financial income and resources
In addition, a person must fall into one of the following categories:
Families with children up to age 18
People who are aged, blind or permanently disabled
Pregnant women
Children
Within New Jersey Medicaid are also a number of special programs
designed to meet the specific medical needs of certain groups of people
who would not otherwise qualify for the program.
These include:
Medically Needy programs for the aged, blind or permanently disabled
Medically Needy program for pregnant women
Medically Needy program for children
Medicaid Special program for children
Medical Emergency Payment Program for Aliens
Home and Community-Based Services Waiver programs
Since 1996, the Department of Health and Senior Services has
administered all services and programs for senior beneficiaries. The
Division of Disability Services has administered the Home and
Community-Based Services Waiver programs since July 1, 2001.
New Jersey State
Medicaid Information Site
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