Medicaid PCA Eligibility Criteria in New Jersey
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Medicaid Plan
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To qualify for a PCA, you must be part of Medicaid plans A or G in the New Jersey Family Care program.
Necessity
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A doctor must deem this sort of assistance necessary. You do not, however, need to be permanently disabled to receive a PCA. You must also provide documentation like medical records or other information to demonstrate necessity.
Living Arrangement
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You cannot apply for a Medicaid-funded PCA if you live in a facility that offers this sort of care as part of their services, such as a nursing home, boarding home or assisted living facility.
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