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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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711

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800-701-0710

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https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/home/index.html
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Interpretation services

English

Application process

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Fees

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Service area

NJ

Description

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.

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Medicaid

Providing organization

NJ Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services

Provides health coverage to children, pregnant women, parents/caretaker relatives, single adults, childless couples, the aged, blind, disabled, and individuals qualified for long-term care services. Also provides comprehensive health coverage and a wide-range of services including: doctor visits, hospital services, prescriptions, tests, vision care, mental health care, dental, nursing home care and other healthcare services, depending on the person's eligibility category.