New Jersey Medicaid Eligibility Requirements
This page provides general guidelines for the New Jersey Medicaid eligibility requirements. This is an assistance program that provides medical coverage for low-income people of all ages. The department that handles the Medicaid program is New Jersey Department of Human Services. If you have questions or issues about the Medicaid application or the eligibility requirements, contact the New Jersey Medicaid office.
New Jersey Medicaid Overview
Medicaid is a program for New Jersey residents who can't afford to pay for medical care.
New Jersey Medicaid Eligibility Requirements - Non Income
The enrollee must be a New Jersey resident and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Documents Needed For New Jersey Medicaid Application
- Proof of income
- Proof of citizenship/immigration status
- Proof you live in New Jersey
- Proof of pregnancy if you're pregnant
- Proof of deductions or expenses (Childcare, elderly care, etc.)
- Proof of assets
New Jersey Medicaid Benefits
The program offers inpatient and outpatient hospital treatment, laboratory tests and x-rays, early and periodic screening, diagnostic and treatment services, home health care, physician services, nurse-midwife services, assistance with family planning and any necessary supplies, nursing facilities for people over 21.
New Jersey Medicaid & CHIP Eligibility Levels
Below is the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) eligibility levels for New Jersey Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Eligibility Levels - By Percentage Of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes |
|
350% | Medicaid: 194% CHIP: 200% |
133% | 133% |
Eligibility Levels - Individual By Monthly Income
Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes |
|
$3,404 | Medicaid: N/A CHIP: N/A |
$1,293 | $1,293 |
Eligibility Levels - Family Of Two By Monthly Income
Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes |
|
$4,588 | Medicaid: $2,543 CHIP: $2,622 |
$1,743 | $1,743 |
Eligibility Levels - Family Of Three By Monthly Income
Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes |
|
$5,772 | Medicaid: $3,199 CHIP: $3,298 |
$2,193 | $2,193 |
Eligibility Levels - Family Of Four By Monthly Income
Medicaid Expansion | Medicaid Children | Separate CHIP | Pregnant Women | Parents | Other Adults | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes |
|
$6,956 | Medicaid: $3,856 CHIP: $3,975 |
$2,643 | $2,643 |