MEDICAID

Children age 18 and younger may be eligible for NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid if their family's total income before taxes is at or below 350% of the Federal Poverty Level. For example, in a family of four, that would be $6,723 per month.

Parents may also be eligible if earned income is at or below 133% of the Federal Poverty Level ($2,555 monthly for a family of four).

Applicants must be uninsured (although there are exceptions) and must be either citizens or legal immigrants who have documents that allow them to remain in the United States permanently. Parents/guardians must be legal permanent residents for at least 5 years in order to be eligible (This does not apply to children or pregnant women). There are exceptions to the 5 year rule for qualified aliens, such as refugees, asylees, etc.

To determine if you or your children meet the general and financial eligibility requirements for NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid or to get additional information, you can

· Self-screen for this and other social service programs on www.njhelps.org

· Refer to the Income Eligibility and Cost page on www.njfamilycare.org for financial eligibility

· Contact your local County Board of Social Services

· Call NJ FamilyCare at 1-800-701-0710

HOW TO APPLY:

· You can apply online through www.njfamilycare.org or www.njhelps.org

· You can download an application for NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid from www.njfamilycare.org or call 1-800-701-0710 to request that an application be mailed to you.

· You can apply at your local County Board of Social Services