Medicaid Eligibility Requirements in New Jersey

Medicaid is a state-operated, federally- and state-funded health insurance program for certain low-income individuals, including the elderly, the disabled, pregnant women and children. Eligibility for New Jersey's Medicaid program requires meeting specific requirements related to income, resources, residency and being a member of a qualifying population.

Residency

• To qualify for New Jersey's Medicaid program, you must be a U.S. citizen or qualified alien and be a resident of the state of New Jersey.

Income & Resources

• Individuals must have less than $1,500 in cash-value resources, including cash on hand, checking and savings accounts, IRAs, stocks, life insurance policies with a cash-value, vehicles, houses, land and other cash-value property. One vehicle and one home are excluded if the vehicle is used as the primary form of transportation for the individual and the home is the primary residence. Income varies depending on the specific program, family size and other factors. Contact the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services to obtain specific income and resource limits for your specific situation at 800-356-1561.

Populations

• Families with dependent children, pregnant women, blind or permanently disabled individuals and individuals 65 years of age or older may qualify for New Jersey's Medicaid program if other requirements, such as income and resource limits and residency requirements are met.