| NJ FamilyCare |
| The NJ FamilyCare program is a federal and state-funded health insurance program created to help New Jersey's uninsured children and certain low-income parents and guardians obtain affordable health coverage. It is not a welfare program. Healthfirst NJ offers the NJ FamilyCare program to eligible New Jersey families residing in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Union counties who cannot afford to pay the high cost of private health insurance. Click here to view the NJ FamilyCare website Note: once you click on the above link, you will leave the Healthfirst NJ website. |
| Who is eligible for the NJ FamilyCare program? |
| Children 18 and younger may apply for the program, as well as certain low-income parents (see link to grid below). The income eligibility level for children's coverage is 350% of the federal poverty level (FPL). For example, children in a family of four with a monthly income of up to $6,432 could be eligible for coverage. For parents, the income eligibility level is 133% of the federal poverty level (FPL), or $2,444 for a family of four. |
| Income Eligibility and Cost Note: once you click on the above link, you will leave the Healthfirst NJ website. |
| Healthfirst NJ FamilyCare Covered Benefits | |
| Doctor Visits | Hospitalizations |
| Lab Tests | X-Rays |
| Mental Health* | Vision |
| Dental** | Plus, Healthfirst NJ also offers free health programs that offer education, prevention and outreach services. |
| * Healthfirst NJ FamilyCare A, B, C, and D members receive mental/behavioral health services through the Medicaid fee-for-service program by using their New Jersey Health Benefits ID Card. Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) members receive these services through their Healthfirst NJ plan. | |
| **Dental care available for children up to age 19. | |
Additional Benefits
| Healthy Mom/Healthy Baby |
| Offers pregnancy and after birth educational materials and support for the mom-to-be. With a nurse as part of your care, you will learn about healthy food choices, what vitamins to take and postpartum care. |
| Immuni-Kids |
| Provides information on the importance of vaccinations as a way to protect your children against dangerous childhood diseases. |
| Healthy Teens |
| Helps teens take control of their health by focusing on topics of interest that concern them the most including prevention and screenings. |
| Adult Prevention Program |
| Keeps adults informed on the importance of staying healthy and recommendations on having an active lifestyle. |
