Download New Jersey Family Care: what is it?

NJ Family Care is…
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A Federal- & state-funded health
insurance program which helps
uninsured children receive affordable
health coverage
Available based on family size &
monthly income (not assets)
NJ Family Care is…
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health insurance for New Jersey’s
uninsured children
not a welfare program
for working families who cannot
afford to buy health insurance
privately
NJ Family Care Costs…
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Plan A: Medicaid
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(Families are encouraged to apply at
CBOSS in case you are eligible for
other services)
Plan B: no premium or co-pay
Plans C&D: premiums & co-pays
up to 5% of your family income
NJ Family Care Eligibility…
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Children 18 & under
Legal permanent residents of state or
other qualified immigrant status
(regardless of date of entry)
Only children who have been uninsured
for 6 months or longer (except if Plan A
eligible)
No pre-existing conditions clauses
NJ Family Care Eligibility…
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Waiting period – 6 months without
insurance, except for those who are Plan A
eligible (up to 133% Federal Poverty level)
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Other exceptions for those up to 200% FPL, if:
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Covered by health insurance you purchased on your
own;
Paying for COBRA; or
Lost your insurance through job loss/closure
Exception for those up to 350% FPL: if your
COBRA has expired
NJ Family Care
Covered Services…
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Doctor visits
Immunizations
Eyeglasses
X-rays, laboratory &
other diagnostic
tests
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Prescriptions
Hospitalizations
Mental health
services
Dental care for most
children
Questions? Want to apply?
Call 1-800-701-0710