Don’t lose your health benefits
You must renew your NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) benefits every year. Watch for a renewal notice in the mail. NJ FamilyCare will send the notice. It may be a preprinted form or a blank application.
What you may need to renew coverage
When you renew, you may need to include these things with your application:
- Names and birthdays of all members in your house
- Social Security numbers of all members in your house
- Other health insurance you may have
When your renewal is processed you may need to provide additional information:
- Your most recent pay stub with your gross wages or a letter from your employer on company letterhead with your gross wages
- Proof of any other form of income (self-employment, rental, alimony etc.)
- Proof of citizenship or immigration status
Renewing is easy to do
You can choose from a few ways to renew:
By mail
Send your completed renewal form back before your stated due date. The address will be on your renewal notice.
In person
You can get help with the renewal process in person. Just choose your county for a list of local agencies that can help you renew.
Why renew on time every year?
Renewing on time every year allows you to:
- Keep health care coverage for you and your family
- Enjoy peace of mind, knowing you and your family are covered
- Stay as healthy as you can, so you can be there for your family
Questions about renewing
Not sure when your renewal date is? Or didn’t get your renewal form? No problem. Just call your NJ FamilyCare county office.
What to know if you’re an immigrant
To be eligible for enrollment, adults must have documents that allow them to live permanently in the United States. Pregnant women must be lawfully present in the country.
Applying for coverage won’t hurt your chances of getting a Green Card or becoming a citizen.
NJ FamilyCare doesn’t share any info you provide.
If you’re not asking for NJ FamilyCare health coverage, you don’t need to provide your immigration status.
A parent’s immigration status does not affect if a child will qualify for benefits.
Learn more about immigration and enrollment.
Switch to Aetna Better Health
If you’re already enrolled in NJ FamilyCare, you can switch your health plan. You can join Aetna Better Health of New Jersey if you live in the state. Need to learn more about how to change your plan or managed care organization? Just call us at 1-855-232-3596 (TTY: 711). We’re here for you, day or night.