New Jersey has benefits most families don't know they qualify for
A free, 3-minute screening checks your eligibility for NJ SNAP, NJ FamilyCare, tax credits, and 20+ other New Jersey programs. No SSN required. No account needed.
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What New Jersey residents could qualify for
These are real programs with real dollar amounts. Your results depend on your household, but here's what's available.
NJ SNAP
Up to $994/mo
Food assistance for families earning under $4,810/mo (family of 4)
NJ FamilyCare
Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr
Free healthcare for adults earning under $43,056/yr (family of 4)
Utility Bill Relief
Up to $1,500/yr
LIHEAP / Universal Service Fund helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households
Get Covered New Jersey
$400–$800/mo savings
Premium tax credits can significantly reduce monthly health insurance costs
Plus tax credits, childcare subsidies, WIC, SSI, veterans' benefits, and more. Our screener checks 20+ programs at once.
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Get a personalized list of programs you likely qualify for, with estimated dollar amounts.
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Mixed-status households welcome. We check eligibility for each member separately.
New Jersey programs at a glance
Income limits and details for the major programs available to New Jersey residents.
NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid)
New Jersey has expanded Medicaid
Adults earning under $20,783/yr (individual) may qualify
Children: families earning under $110,760/yr (family of 4)
Pregnant: earning under $30,120/yr
NJ SNAP (SNAP)
Family of 4 earning under $57,720/yr (gross) may qualify
Individual earning under $27,861/yr may qualify
Max benefit: $994/mo (family of 4)
Higher income limits available through Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility
LIHEAP / Universal Service Fund (Energy Assistance)
Up to $1,500/yr for heating and cooling costs
Income limit: 60% of State Median Income ($80,140/yr for a family of 4)
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Subsidized childcare for working families
Income limit: 250% of FPL ($78,000/yr for a family of 4)
Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) (Cash Assistance)
Cash assistance for families with children
Lifetime limit: 60 months
WIC (Nutrition)
About $80/mo in groceries per participant
For pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5
Income limit: 185% of Federal Poverty Level
Get Covered New Jersey
State-based marketplace
Premium tax credits can save $400-$800+/mo on coverage
Phone: 833-677-4265
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New Jersey Benefits Guides
In-depth articles about programs in New Jersey
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Frequently asked questions
¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en New Jersey?
Los residentes de New Jersey pueden calificar para programas que incluyen NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid), NJ SNAP (asistencia alimentaria), asistencia energética LIHEAP, subsidios de cuidado infantil, créditos fiscales como EITC y CTC, y más. La elegibilidad depende del tamaño de su hogar, ingresos y otros factores. Use nuestra evaluación gratuita para verificar todos los programas a la vez.
¿Cómo solicito NJ FamilyCare en New Jersey?
Puede solicitar NJ FamilyCare en línea en https://njfamilycare.dhs.state.nj.us/apply.aspx o llamando al 1-800-701-0710. New Jersey ha expandido Medicaid, por lo que los adultos que ganan hasta 138% del nivel federal de pobreza pueden calificar.
¿Cómo solicito NJ SNAP (cupones de alimentos) en New Jersey?
Solicite NJ SNAP en línea en https://www.mynjhelps.gov/ o llame al 1-800-701-0710. New Jersey usa Elegibilidad Categórica de Base Amplia, por lo que el límite de ingreso bruto es 185% del nivel federal de pobreza. El ingreso neto debe ser igual o inferior a 100% NPF.