New Jersey Medicaid
About this resource
Medicaid is basic health insurance that is available to foster youth or former foster youth who are eligible. How to apply: You can apply online through www.njfamilycare.org or www.njhelps.org.
You can download an application for NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid from www.njfamilycare.org or call 1-800-701-0710 to request that an application be mailed to you. You can also apply at your local County Welfare Agency.
Who can use this resource (eligibility)?
- The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires states to provide young adults under 26 with free health care if they were in foster care at age 18 or older.