Apply for NJ FamilyCare
NJ FamilyCare is the name of New Jersey's Medicaid program. Enrollment is open year round and you can apply at any time. Just visit the NJ FamilyCare website to start a new application.
Questions?
Just call Member Services at 1-855-232-3596 (TTY: 711).
What’s NJ FamilyCare?
It’s a program for adults and children who meet certain state guidelines. There are five different plans: A, B, C, D and ABP. The plan you’re eligible for is based on your total family income and household size. Visit our eligibility page to learn more.
You must be enrolled with a Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS)-contracted health plan to get benefits and services as a NJ FamilyCare member. If you’re eligible, you can choose Aetna Better Health® of New Jersey as your health plan.
Do you need extra support for long-term care?
Managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS)
If you meet the state’s guidelines for needing a higher level of care, you may qualify for MLTSS benefits. You can get them from the comfort of your home or an assisted living home. We cover these MLTSS benefits:
- Skilled nursing facility services (91+ days)
- Personal care services
- Self-directed personal help services
- Community first choice option
- Home- and community-based services
Get ready to apply
You’ll need about 30 minutes to complete the application. Before you start, have this info ready:
- Employer and income info: household monthly income, pay stubs and W-2 forms
- Social Security numbers or document numbers for each household member applying
- Date of birth for each household member applying for coverage
- Immigration info, if it applies (some noncitizens may qualify to enroll, depending on state rules)
- Photo ID, if you’re applying in person
- Policy numbers for any current health insurance
Start here
You can choose from a few options:
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Online
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By phone
To apply by phone, you can call:
- NJ FamilyCare: 1-800-701-0710 (TTY: 1-800-701-0720)
- HealthCare Central Store: 1-959-299-3102 (TTY: 711)
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In person
To get in-person help with applying, visit your local outreach and enrollment site.
Or, if you live in Essex County, just visit our Healthcare Central Store.
Enroll in a health plan
Your coverage will start on the first day of the month after you’re approved by DMAHS. Until you’re enrolled, you can keep getting benefits through Medicaid Fee-For-Service. Or the health maintenance organization (HMO) you’re currently enrolled in.
You’ll get a welcome packet in the mail after approval of your application. The next step is choosing Aetna Better Health of New Jersey as your health care plan.
If you are under a provider’s care when you join, let us know. We’ll work with you and your provider to make sure you keep getting the care you need.
