Benefits Eligibility Guide
New Jersey Government Benefits
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Here are the major programs available to New Jersey residents.
NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid)
Medicaid expansion state
Adults: up to 138% FPL
Children: up to 355% FPL
Pregnant: up to 200% FPL
NJ SNAP (Food Assistance)
Gross income limit: 185% FPL
Net income limit: 100% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE)
LIHEAP / Universal Service Fund (Energy Assistance)
Income limit: 60% SMI
Helps with heating and cooling costs
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (Childcare)
Income limit: 250% FPL
Subsidized childcare for working families
Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) (Cash Assistance)
Lifetime limit: 60 months
Cash assistance for families with children
WIC (Nutrition)
Income limit: 185% FPL
For pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum individuals and children under 5
Get Covered New Jersey (ACA)
Marketplace Type: State-Based Exchange
Phone: 833-677-4265
Plus: ACA Health Insurance Subsidies, EITC, Child Tax Credit, SSI, SSDI, Pell Grants, VA Benefits, School Meals, Head Start, and more.
Our screener checks 20+ programs at once.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government benefits am I eligible for in New Jersey?
New Jersey residents may qualify for programs including NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid), NJ SNAP (food assistance), LIHEAP energy assistance, childcare subsidies, tax credits like EITC and CTC, and more. Eligibility depends on your household size, income, and other factors. Use our free screener to check all programs at once.
How do I apply for NJ FamilyCare in New Jersey?
You can apply for NJ FamilyCare online at https://njfamilycare.dhs.state.nj.us/apply.aspx or by calling 1-800-701-0710. New Jersey has expanded Medicaid, so adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level may qualify.
How do I apply for NJ SNAP (food stamps) in New Jersey?
Apply for NJ SNAP online at https://www.mynjhelps.gov/ or call 1-800-701-0710. New Jersey uses Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility, so the gross income limit is 185% of the federal poverty level. Net income must be at or below 100% FPL.