NJ FamilyCare includes New Jersey residents; all are eligible to apply. Financial eligibility will be determined by the latest federal tax return which, when filed, will be electronically verified.

Children under 19 can qualify for NJ FamilyCare regardless of their immigration status. Pregnant women who are lawfully present can qualify, regardless of the date that they entered the United States. In general, immigrant adults must have Legal Permanent Resident status in the United States for at least five years in order to qualify for NJ FamilyCare. Some immigrant adults can qualify if they are lawfully present, regardless of when they entered the US. Immigrants age 19 and 20 who are lawfully present and have very low income can also qualify.

NJ FamilyCare is a federal and state funded health insurance program created to help New Jersey families provide affordable health coverage for their dependent children. NJ FamilyCare is a comprehensive healthcare coverage program that provides a wide range of services:

• Doctor visits
• Eyeglasses
• Hospitalization
• Lab tests
• X-rays
• Prescriptions
• Regular check-ups
• Mental health 
• Dental
• Preventive screenings
• Autism services
• Community doula services
• Help with personal care needs

Eligibility	NJ FamilyCare includes: children, pregnant women, parents/caretaker relatives, single adults and childless couples. Financial eligibility will be determined by the latest federal tax return which, when filed, will be electronically verified.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Health Services	Medical Health Insurance
Areas Served	Atlantic County Cape May County

Last Updated: 06/10/24