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 that provides publicly funded health care coverage throughout the state.
- NJ FamilyCare Medicaid: covering children under age 19, adults ages 19-64, and pregnant women.
- NJ FamilyCare Aged, Blind, Disabled (ABD) Medicaid Programs: covering people age 65 and older, people determined blind or disabled by the Social Security Administration or the state, people in long term care, or adults ages 19-64 who may also have Medicare coverage.
The 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)
For more information about the ABD Programs, click here.
Federal Changes to NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid
The federal government has changed the rules around who is eligible for NJ FamilyCare starting Fall 2026. These rule changes are part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that was signed into law by the President in July 2025. These new rules do not apply to everyone. This NJ FamilyCare website explains which members may be affected and how they can prepare.
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)
Apply for Medicaid
NJ FamilyCare Medicaid - The application must be submitted online.
NJ FamilyCare Aged, Blind, Disabled (ABD) Medicaid Programs - You can apply online or submit a paper application to your local County Social Services Agency:
Tip when completing the application:
- When the paper application is completed, it should be brought in person or mailed to your local County Social Services Agency. Retain a copy of the application. If bringing the application in person, ask for a receipt that it was received. If submitting the application by mail, utilize certified mail.
Fact Sheets & Flyers
- Medicaid for Individuals with IDD in NJ
- Different Types of Medicaid Eligibility
- NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid ABD Programs
- NJ WorkAbility Medicaid
- People with IDD Who Have Medicaid and Private Health Insurance
- Medicaid Fair Hearing
- MLTSS Application Guidance
SSI & Continued 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 are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may continue to be eligible for Medicaid coverage even when their earnings are too high to continue to receive SSI.
Disabled Adult Child (DAC)
Section 1634 of the Social Security Act - Disabled Adult Child (DAC): The NJ Department of Human Services created this 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) can continue to receive Medicaid. The DAC must remain on Medicaid in order to receive DDD services.