Medicaid | NJ Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services
Resource Name:Medicaid | NJ Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services
Eligibility
Open to residents of New Jersey that are U.S. citizens or qualified aliens. Applicants must meet specific standards for financial income and resources. Populations eligible for the service includes:
- Immigrants (any who arrived after August 22, 1996 are barred)
- Families with children up to age 18
- People who are aged, blind or permanently disabled
- Pregnant women
- Children the program for five years
Required documents
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Hours
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Application process
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Fees
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Service area
NJ
Provides Medicaid in the federal-state partnership that pays for hospital, doctor, prescriptions, nursing home and other healthcare needs for low-income individuals. Originally, Medicaid was designed to provide services to recipients of cash assistance through welfare programs. The program has expanded over time, most notably for women and children.