New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 49 - ADMINISTRATION MANUAL
Subchapter 2 - NEW JERSEY MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES
Section 10:49-2.17 - Medicaid application
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) If a person has not applied for benefits, is unable to pay for services provided, and appears to meet the requirements for eligibility for the New Jersey Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare program, the provider shall encourage the person, or his or her representative, to apply for benefits:
(b) If it is not known which agency is responsible for determining eligibility or which program might be applicable, the MACC will be able to provide guidance in this matter (for MACC Directory, see Appendix N.J.A.C. 10:49).
(c) All providers are encouraged to refer pregnant women who may be eligible for Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare to a provider authorized to determine presumptive eligibility. The names and addresses of these providers may be obtained by calling the HOT LINE at 1-800-328-3838.
(d) Medicaid applications are accepted by the State Health Benefits Coordinator.
(e) Applications for NJ FamilyCare can be downloaded free of charge and mailed to the Division or can be completed and submitted on the NJ FamilyCare website: http://www.njfamilycare.org.