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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this act:
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Human Services.
“Department” means the Department of Human Services.
“Medicaid” means the New Jersey Medical Assistance and Health Services Program established pursuant to P.L.1968, c. 413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.).
“NJ FamilyCare” or “program” means the NJ FamilyCare Program established pursuant to sections 3 through 5 of P.L.2005, c. 156 (C.30:4J-10throughC.30:4J-12).
“Poverty level” means the official federal poverty level based on family size, established and adjusted under Section 673(2) of Subtitle B, the “Community Services Block Grant Act,” Pub.L.97-35 (42 U.S.C. s.9902(2)).
“Qualified applicant” means:
a. a child under 19 years of age: (1) whose family gross income does not exceed 350% of the poverty level; (2) who has no health insurance, as determined by the commissioner, and is ineligible for Medicaid; (3) who is a resident of this State; and (4) who is a citizen of the United States, or has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence into and remains lawfully present in the United States;
b. a parent or caretaker: (1) whose gross family income does not exceed 200% of the poverty level; (2) who has no health insurance, as determined by the commissioner, and is ineligible for Medicaid; (3) who is a resident of this State; and (4) who is a citizen of the United States, or has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence into and remains lawfully present in the United States; and
c. a single adult or couple without dependent children: (1) whose family gross income does not exceed 100% of the poverty level; (2) who is enrolled in NJ FamilyCare on the effective date of P.L.2005, c. 156 (C.30:4J-8 et al.) and is ineligible for Medicaid; (3) who is a resident of this State; and (4) who is a citizen of the United States, or has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence into and remains lawfully present in the United States.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 4J-11 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-30-institutions-and-agencies/nj-st-sect-30-4j-11/
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