Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. Medicaid is administered by states, according to federal requirements. The program is funded jointly by states and the federal government.
NJ FamilyCare is New Jersey's Medicaid program providing publicly funded health care coverage throughout the state.
- NJ FamilyCare Medicaid: covers children under age 19, adults ages 19-64, and pregnant women. Financial eligibility is based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI). The application is done online.
- NJ FamilyCare Aged, Blind, Disabled (ABD) Medicaid Programs: covers people age 65 and older, people determined to be blind or disabled, people in long term care, or adults ages 19-64 who may also have Medicare coverage. You can apply online or submit a paper application to your County Social Service Agency.
NJ FamilyCare ABD Programs include:
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicaid
- Medicaid Only
- New Jersey Care Special Medicaid Programs
- NJ WorkAbility
- Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)
Federal Changes to NJ FamilyCare
The federal government changed the rules around who is eligible for NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid starting Fall 2026. These rule changes are part of the H.R.1 or the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) that was signed into law in July 2025. The new rules do not apply to everyone. The new NJ FamilyCare website explains which members may be affected and how to prepare.
View a fact sheet regarding upcoming non-citizen eligibility changes on October 1, 2026
Previous Webinars
Medicaid Mondays
SSI and Medicaid for Adults with IDD (7/29/25)
An Overview of Medicaid for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) (12/5/24)
Fact Sheets & Flyers
- Medicaid for Individuals with IDD in NJ
- Different Types of Medicaid Eligibility in NJ
- NJ FamilyCare ABD Programs
- NJ WorkAbility Medicaid
- People with IDD Who Have Medicaid and Private Health Insurance
- Medicaid Fair Hearing
- MLTSS Application Guidance
Continuing Medicaid Eligibility
Section 1619(b) of the Social Security Act - SSI and Continued Medicaid Eligibility: Describes the process by which individuals who are employed and eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may continue to qualify for Medicaid coverage even when their earnings are too high to continue to receive SSI payments.
Section 1634 of the Social Security Act - Disabled Adult Child (DAC): The NJ Department of Human Services (DHS) created a flyer for people with disabilities who have SSI. When the individual's parent(s) retire, or if a parent becomes disabled or dies, this flyer describes the process by which the "Disabled Adult Child" (DAC) may continue to receive Medicaid. A DAC must remain on Medicaid in order to receive services through the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).