{"id":2766,"date":"2023-06-29T20:16:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T20:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/?page_id=2766"},"modified":"2026-08-24T14:12:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:12:51","slug":"home-v2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full tw-mb-0 tw-mt-5 is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1774\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image.png\" alt=\"welcome graphic\" class=\"wp-image-5330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image.png 1774w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-1024x317.png 1024w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-768x238.png 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-1536x476.png 1536w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-1200x372.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1774px) 100vw, 1774px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5573\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-111-2 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5573 ml-slider has-onhover-arrows has-dots-nav has-carousel-mode ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"1920\" data-width=\"1080\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5573\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5573\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5583 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-24 14:10:39\" data-filename=\"Slide3-2.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/Slide3-2.png\" class=\"slider-5573 slide-5583 msDefaultImage\" alt=\"\" rel=\"\" title=\"Slide3-2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/Slide3-2.png 1920w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/Slide3-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/Slide3-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/Slide3-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/Slide3-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/Slide3-2-1200x675.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tw-cols-card tw-cols-card-shadow is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/06\/2026-DHS-Resource-Guide.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5340\" style=\"width:524px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-1.png 524w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-1-235x300.png 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click to download the Human Services Resource Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\"><strong>Important Updates<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ABAWD Changes<\/strong> &#8211; Changes to federal law may affect your SNAP eligibility. Learn more about staying on SNAP at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/njsnap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NJSNAP.gov<\/a> or read about ABAWDs and SNAP work requirements <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/njsnap\/apply\/eligibility\/abawd.shtml\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Federal Changes to NJ FamilyCare \/ Medicaid<\/strong> &#8211; The federal government has changed the rules around who is eligible for NJ FamilyCare starting Fall 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/dmahs\/obbba\/medicaid-federal-changes.shtml\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\">Welcome! We are here to help.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image tw-mt-0 tw-mb-2\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/rajiv-perera-_JjYYsQPneE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People taking a group photo whilst standing in front of a house.\" class=\"wp-image-2767\" style=\"border-width:1px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/rajiv-perera-_JjYYsQPneE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/rajiv-perera-_JjYYsQPneE-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/rajiv-perera-_JjYYsQPneE-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/rajiv-perera-_JjYYsQPneE-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/rajiv-perera-_JjYYsQPneE-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/rajiv-perera-_JjYYsQPneE-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/rajiv-perera-_JjYYsQPneE-unsplash-1980x1320.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The department\u2019s primary mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities by delivering comprehensive services and support programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tw-shadow tw-stretched-link\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full tw-mb-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/humanservices\/dmahs\/obbba\/medicaid-federal-changes.shtml\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-2.png 1500w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-2-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-2-1024x199.png 1024w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-2-768x150.png 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-2-250x49.png 250w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/image-2-1200x234.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns tw-mt-1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NJ<\/strong> <strong>FamilyCare<\/strong> <strong>is publicly-funded health care coverage for New Jersey residents. It provides quality health care at little or no cost to its members.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>What Is Covered?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NJ FamilyCare offers full health care coverage through health plans contracted by New Jersey. NJ FamilyCare covers most health care needs including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 doctor visits \u2022 x-rays \u2022 eyeglasses \u2022 autism services \u2022 prescriptions \u2022 hospitalization \u2022 mental health services&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2022community doula services \u2022 lab tests \u2022 dental \u2022 specialist visits \u2022 help with personal care needs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Who Is Eligible?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children, adults, and pregnant women can qualify for NJ FamilyCare based on their family size and income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The income limit for children to qualify is higher than the income limit for adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The federal government has changed the rules around who is eligible for NJ<\/strong> <strong>FamilyCare<\/strong> <strong>starting Fall 2026.<\/strong> These rule changes are part of the \u201cOne Big Beautiful Bill Act\u201d that was signed into law by President Trump in July 2025. <strong>These new rules do not apply to everyone.<\/strong> <em>NJ<\/em> <em>FamilyCare<\/em> <em>will contact you by Fall 2026 with more information if these changes apply to you. In the meantime, you should keep using your benefits.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The federal government has changed the rules around who is eligible for NJ<\/strong> <strong>FamilyCare<\/strong> <strong>starting Fall 2026.<\/strong> These rule changes are part of the \u201cOne Big Beautiful Bill Act\u201d that was signed into law by President Trump in July 2025. <strong>These new rules do not apply to everyone.<\/strong> <em>NJ<\/em> <em>FamilyCare<\/em> <em>will contact you by Fall 2026 with more information if these changes apply to you. In the meantime, you should keep using your benefits.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beginning October 1, 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some non-citizen immigrants may no longer qualify for NJ FamilyCare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beginning January 1, 2027:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certain adults aged 19 to 64 will have to work, volunteer, or go to school to keep their coverage or qualify for NJ FamilyCare. This is called \u201ccommunity engagement.\u201d These members must also renew their coverage every 6 months (instead of every 12 months).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other adults aged 19 to 64 may be exempt from the requirement to work, volunteer, or go to school, but they may still have to renew their coverage every 6 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/humanservices\/dmahs\/obbba\/medicaid-federal-changes.shtml\">Click here to learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NJ<\/strong> <strong>FamilyCare<\/strong> <strong>es una cobertura de atenci\u00f3n de la salud financiada con fondos p\u00fablicos para los residentes de New Jersey. Proporciona atenci\u00f3n de la salud de calidad a bajo costo o sin costo alguno para sus afiliados.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u00bfQu\u00e9 cubre?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En NJ FamilyCare ofrecemos cobertura completa de atenci\u00f3n de la salud mediante planes de salud contratados por New Jersey. En NJ FamilyCare cubrimos la mayor\u00eda de las necesidades de atenci\u00f3n de la salud, incluidas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 consultas al m\u00e9dico \u2022 radiograf\u00edas \u2022 anteojos \u2022 medicamentos de venta con receta \u2022 hospitalizaci\u00f3n \u2022 servicios de salud mental \u2022 an\u00e1lisis de laboratorio \u2022 cuidado dental \u2022 visitas a especialistas \u2022 servicios de autism \u2022 servicios comunitarios de doulas \u2022 ayuda con las necesidades de cuidado personal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u00bfQui\u00e9n es elegible?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Los ni\u00f1os, los adultos y las mujeres embarazadas pueden calificar para afiliarse a NJ FamilyCare con base en el tama\u00f1o de su familia y sus ingresos. El l\u00edmite de los ingresos para que califiquen los ni\u00f1os es superior al l\u00edmite de los ingresos de los adultos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>El gobierno federal ha cambiado las normas sobre qui\u00e9n es elegible para el programa de seguro de salud de New Jersey, conocido como NJ<\/strong> <strong>FamilyCare.<\/strong> Estos cambios ser\u00e1n realizados a partir del oto\u00f1o de 2026. Estos forman parte de la ley federal \u201cOne Big Beautiful Bill Act\u201d (OBBBA, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s), que fue promulgada por el presidente Donald Trump en julio de 2025. <strong>Estas nuevas normas no se aplican a todas las personas<\/strong>. <em>NJ<\/em> <em>FamilyCare<\/em> <em>se comunicar\u00e1 con usted antes del oto\u00f1o de 2026 para proporcionarle m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en el caso que estos cambios se apliquen a usted. Mientras tanto, debe seguir usando sus beneficios.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A partir del 1 de octubre de 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Es posible que algunos inmigrantes no ciudadanos ya no re\u00fanan los requisitos para obtener el seguro de salud conocido como NJ FamilyCare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A partir del 1 de enero de 2027:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Algunos adultos entre 19 y 64 a\u00f1os tendr\u00e1n que trabajar, hacer voluntariado o estar inscrito en un programa educacional o vocacional para mantener su cobertura o poder optar al programa de seguro de salud conocido como NJ FamilyCare. Estos nuevos requisitos son conocidos como \u201cparticipaci\u00f3n comunitaria\u201d. Los miembros de este programa tambi\u00e9n deben renovar su cobertura cada 6 meses (en lugar de cada 12 meses).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Otros adultos entre 19 y 64 a\u00f1os pueden estar \u000bexentos del requisito de trabajar, hacer voluntariado \u000bo estar inscrito en un programa educacional o \u000bvocacional, pero es posible que a\u00fan as\u00ed tengan \u000bque renovar su cobertura cada 6 meses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/engesp.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.connectebt.com\/\">grownjkids.gov<\/a> for more information.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Important Updates Welcome! We are here to help. The department\u2019s primary mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities by delivering comprehensive services and support programs. NJ FamilyCare is publicly-funded health care coverage for New Jersey residents. 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