For questions about New Jersey Medicaid, call 1-800-356-1561 or Atlantic City Office (609) 348-3001
Click the images below for the Medicaid or Medicare websites. 

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For more information or to take the self- screening test to find out if you qualify for NJ Family Care/Medicaid, visit njhelps.gov.
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 To be eligible for New Jersey Medicaid, a person must:

• be a resident of New Jersey
• be a U.S. Citizen or qualified undocumented immigrants (most immigrants who arrive after August 22, 1996 are barred from Medicaid for five years, but could be eligible for NJ FamilyCare and certain programs for pregnant women)
• meet specific standards for financial income and resources

In addition, a person must fall into one of the following categories:

• Families with dependent children 
• People who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or permanently disabled 
• Pregnant Women

Within New Jersey Medicaid there are also a number of special programs designed to meet the specific medical needs of certain groups of people who would not otherwise qualify for the program. These include:

• Medical Emergency Payment Program for Aliens 
• Home and Community Based Services Waiver Programs (described below)
• NJCEED - New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program
• The Division of Aging Services in the Department of Human Services administers a number of Home and Community-Based Programs for seniors. 
• The Division of Disability Services in the Department of Human Services administers Home and Community-Based Services for people with disabilities. 

For questions about NJ FamilyCare call 1-800-701-0710
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Sign up for Medicare:
Medicare and You Handbook 2024
Step 1:

• If you don’t already have Medicare, find out if you’re eligible. You’ll get an estimate of these: 
  • When you’re eligible for Medicare
  • Whether you’ll get Medicare Part A and Part B automatically or if you need to sign up
  • Your premium amounts
• Learn about the different parts of Medicare, like Part A and Part B, and the specific services they cover.
• Decide whether you want Part B.
• If you don't get Medicare automatically, apply for Medicare online.

Step 2:
​Learn about your Medicare coverage choices, and choose your coverage

• There are 2 main ways to get your Medicare coverage— Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO). Some people get additional coverage, like Medicare prescription drug coverage or Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap). Learn about these coverage choices and 3 steps to help you decide how to get your coverage.
• If you have other health insurance, you can learn how Medicare works with other insurance. If you’re retired and have coverage from a former employer, there are 5 things to know about retiree coverage.

​Step 3:
Fill out an "Initial Enrollment Questionnaire" (IEQ) About 3 months before your Medicare coverage starts, you’ll get an IEQ in the mail. It asks about other health insurance you have that might pay before Medicare does. Fill out the IEQ so your bills are paid correctly and on time. You can also complete the IEQ online at MyMedicare.gov.

Step 4:
Consider a Medicare Advantage Plan. Once enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B, you have the option to switch to a Medicare Part C plan — also known as Medicare Advantage — to replace your Original Medicare coverage. Medicare Advantage plans offer all of the same benefits found in Parts A and B, but some plans include other benefits, such as prescription drug coverage, dental and vision. But not all Medicare Advantage plans offer the same benefits.

Step 5:
Consider Medicare Part D. Medicare Part D is the optional prescription drug coverage available to anyone with Medicare Part A and Part B. There are a variety of Part D plans to compare and choose from.

Step 6:
Consider Medigap coverage. Optional supplemental insurance policies known as Medigap help cover deductible costs, out-of-pocket copays and coinsurance expenses that Medicare does not cover. To be eligible for enrolling in Medigap, you must first be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B.

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Local Social Security Office:  
1350 DOUGHTY RD EGG HARBOR TWP, NJ 08234  
Call: 877-714-0394 Fax: 833-950-2986 
Call the local line to make an appointment 

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