Help Getting Medicaid Insurance for Your Child
This program helps parents and guardians of uninsured children in New Jersey apply for NJfamilycare (Medicaid health insurance). If your child visits the emergency department and you don't have insurance, staff can assist you with the application right away.
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Who can take part
- You are the parent, guardian, or legal representative of a child aged 1 month to 17 years
- Your child is currently uninsured, on charity care, or waiting for Medicaid approval
- You are interested in applying for or getting help with NJfamilycare
- Your family lives in New Jersey
- English is your primary language
- You are present with your child at the pediatric emergency department
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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