NJ FAmily Care Application PDF
NJ FAmily Care Application PDF
NJ FAmily Care Application PDF
Use this application • Free or low-cost insurance from Medicaid or the Children’s Health
Insurance Program (CHIP), known as NJ FamilyCare
to see what • Private health insurance plans that offer comprehensive coverage to help
coverage choices you stay well
you qualify for • A new tax credit that can help pay your premiums for health coverage
Who can use this • Use this application to apply for anyone in your family.
• Apply even if you or your child already has health coverage. You could be
application? eligible for lower-cost or free coverage.
• If you’re single, you may be able to use a short form.
Visit njfamilycare.org.
• Families that include immigrants can apply. You can apply for your
child even if you aren’t eligible for coverage. Applying won’t affect your
immigration status or chances of becoming a permanent resident or
citizen.
• If someone is helping you fill out this application, you may need to
complete Appendix C.
THINGS TO KNOW
online
What you may • Social Security Numbers (or document numbers for any legal immigrants
who need insurance)
need to apply • Employer and income information for everyone in your family (for
example, from paystubs, W-2 forms, or wage and tax statements)
• Policy numbers for any current health insurance
• Information about any job-related health insurance available to your family
Why do we ask for We ask about income and other information to let you know what coverage
you qualify for and if you can get any help paying for it. We’ll keep all the
this information? information you provide private and secure, as required by law. To view
the Privacy Act Statement, go to njfamilycare.org.
What happens next? Send your complete, signed application to the address on page 7.
If you don’t have all the information we ask for, sign and submit
your application anyway. We’ll follow-up with you within 1–2 weeks. You’ll
get instructions on the next steps to complete your health coverage. If you
don’t hear from us, visit njfamilycare.org or call 1-800-701-0710. Filling out
this application doesn’t mean you have to buy health coverage.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Visit njfamilycare.org or call us at 1-800-701-0710. Para obtener una copia de este formulario
en Español, llame 1-800-701-0710. If you need help in a language other than English, call 1-800-701-0710 and tell the customer service
representative the language you need. We’ll get you help at no cost to you. TTY users should call 1-800-701-0720.
STEP 1 Tell us about yourself.
(We need one adult in the family to be the contact person for your application.)
1. First name, Middle name, Last name, & Suffix
2. Home address (Leave blank if you don’t have one.) 3. Apartment or suite number
8. Mailing address (if different from home address) 9. Apartment or suite number
Email address:
17. What is your preferred spoken or written language (if not English)?
The amount of assistance or type of program you qualify for depends on the number of people in your family and their incomes.
This information helps us make sure everyone gets the best coverage they can.
Complete Step 2 for each person in your family. Start with yourself, then add other adults and children. If you have more
than 2 people in your family, you’ll need to make a copy of the pages and attach them.
You don’t need to provide immigration status or a Social Security Number (SSN) for family members who don’t need health
coverage. We’ll keep all the information you provide private and secure as required by law. We’ll use personal information only to
check if you’re eligible for health coverage.
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NEED HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Visit njfamilycare.org or call us at 1-800-701-0710. Para obtener una copia de este formulario
en Español, llame 1-800-701-0710. If you need help in a language other than English, call 1-800-701-0710 and tell the customer service
representative the language you need. We’ll get you help at no cost to you. TTY users should call 1-800-701-0720.
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STEP 2: PERSON 1 (Start with yourself)
Complete Step 2 for yourself, your spouse/partner and children who live with you and/or anyone on your same federal income tax return if you
file one. See page 1 for more information about who to include. If you don’t file a tax return, remember to still add family members who live
with you.
1. First name, Middle name, Last name, & Suffix 2. Relationship to you?
SELF
3. Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy) 4. Sex Male Female
YES. If yes, please answer questions a–c. NO. If no, skip to question c.
a. Will you file jointly with a spouse? Yes No
If yes, name of spouse:
b. Will you claim any dependents on your tax return? Yes No
If yes, list name(s) of dependents:
c. Will you be claimed as a dependent on someone’s tax return? Yes No
If yes, please list the name of the tax filer:
How are you related to the tax filer?
7. Are you pregnant? Yes No a. If yes, how many babies are expected during this pregnancy? _________ Due Date _______________
9. Do you have a physical, mental, or emotional health condition that causes limitations in activities (like bathing, dressing, daily
chores, etc) or live in a medical facility or nursing home? Yes No
12. Do you want help paying for medical bills from the last 3 months? Yes No
13. Do you live with at least one child under the age of 19, and are you the main person taking care of this child? Yes No
14. Are you a full-time student? Yes No 15. Were you in foster care at age 18 or older? Yes No
16. If Hispanic/Latino, ethnicity (OPTIONAL—check all that apply.)
Mexican Mexican American Chicano/a Puerto Rican Cuban Other
17. Race (OPTIONAL—check all that apply.)
White Native American Indian Filipino Vietnamese Guamanian or Chamorro
Black or African or Alaska Native Japanese Other Asian Samoan
American Asian Indian Korean Native Hawaiian Other Pacific Islander
Chinese Other
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en Español, llame 1-800-701-0710. If you need help in a language other than English, call 1-800-701-0710 and tell the customer service
representative the language you need. We’ll get you help at no cost to you. TTY users should call 1-800-701-0720.
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STEP 2: PERSON 1 (Continue with yourself)
Current Job & Income Information
Employed Not employed Self-employed
If you’re currently employed, tell us Skip to question 28. Skip to question 27.
about your income. Start with question
18..
CURRENT JOB 1:
18. Employer name and address 19. Employer phone number
( ) –
20. Wages/tips (before taxes) Hourly Weekly Every 2 weeks Twice a month Monthly Yearly
$
21. Average hours worked each WEEK
CURRENT JOB 2: (If you have more jobs and need more space, attach another sheet of paper.)
22. Employer name and address 23. Employer phone number
( ) –
24. Wages/tips (before taxes) Hourly Weekly Every 2 weeks Twice a month Monthly Yearly
$
25. Average hours worked each WEEK
26. In the past year, did you: Change jobs Stop working Start working fewer hours None of these
28. OTHER INCOME THIS MONTH: Check all that apply, and give the amount and how often you get it.
NOTE: You don’t need to tell us about child support, veteran’s payment, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
None
Unemployment $ How often? Net farming/fishing $ How often?
29. DEDUCTIONS: Check all that apply, and give the amount and how often you get it.
If you pay for certain things that can be deducted on a federal income tax return, telling us about them could make the cost of health coverage
a little lower.
NOTE: You shouldn’t include a cost that you already considered in your answer to net self-employment (question 27b).
Alimony paid $ How often? Other deductions $ How often?
Student loan interest $ How often? Type:
30. YEARLY INCOME: Complete only if your income changes from month to month.
If you don’t expect changes to your monthly income, skip to the next person.
Your total income this year Your total income next year (if you think it will be different)
$ $
NEED HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Visit njfamilycare.org or call us at 1-800-701-0710. Para obtener una copia de este formulario
en Español, llame 1-800-701-0710. If you need help in a language other than English, call 1-800-701-0710 and tell the customer service
representative the language you need. We’ll get you help at no cost to you. TTY users should call 1-800-701-0720.
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STEP 2: PERSON 2 If you have more than two people to include, make a
copy of Step 2: Person 2 (pages 4 and 5) and complete.
Complete Step 2 for yourself, your spouse/partner, and children who live with you and/or anyone on your same federal income tax return if you
file one. See page 1 for more information about who to include. If you don’t file a tax return, remember to still add family members who live
with you.
1. First name, Middle name, Last name, & Suffix 2. Relationship to you?
YES. If yes, please answer questions a–c. NO. If no, skip to question c.
a. Will PERSON 2 file jointly with a spouse? Yes No
If yes, name of spouse:
b. Will PERSON 2 claim any dependents on his or her tax return? Yes No
If yes, list name(s) of dependents:
c. Will PERSON 2 be claimed as a dependent on someone’s tax return? Yes No
If yes, please list the name of the tax filer:
How is PERSON 2 related to the tax filer?
8. Is PERSON 2 pregnant? Yes No a. If yes, how many babies are expected during this pregnancy? _________ Due Date _______________
10. Does PERSON 2 have a physical, mental, or emotional health condition that causes limitations in activities (like bathing, dressing, daily
chores, etc) or live in a medical facility or nursing home? Yes No
NEED HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Visit njfamilycare.org or call us at 1-800-701-0710. Para obtener una copia de este formulario
en Español, llame 1-800-701-0710. If you need help in a language other than English, call 1-800-701-0710 and tell the customer service
representative the language you need. We’ll get you help at no cost to you. TTY users should call 1-800-701-0720.
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STEP 2: PERSON 2
Current Job & Income Information
Employed Not employed Self-employed
If you’re currently employed, tell us Skip to question 30. Skip to question 29.
about your income. Start with question
20..
CURRENT JOB 1:
20. Employer name and address 21. Employer phone number
( ) –
22. Wages/tips (before taxes) Hourly Weekly Every 2 weeks Twice a month Monthly Yearly
$
23. Average hours worked each WEEK
CURRENT JOB 2: (If you have more jobs and need more space, attach another sheet of paper.)
24. Employer name and address 25. Employer phone number
( ) –
26. Wages/tips (before taxes) Hourly Weekly Every 2 weeks Twice a month Monthly Yearly
$
27. Average hours worked each WEEK
28. In the past year, did PERSON 2: Change jobs Stop working Start working fewer hours None of these
30. OTHER INCOME THIS MONTH: Check all that apply, and give the amount and how often you get it.
NOTE: You don’t need to tell us about child support, veteran’s payment, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
None
Unemployment $ How often? Net farming/fishing $ How often?
Pensions $ How often? Net rental/royalty $ How often?
Social Security $ How often? Other income $ How often?
Retirement accounts $ How often? Type:
Alimony received $ How often?
31. DEDUCTIONS: Check all that apply, and give the amount and how often you get it.
If PERSON 2 pays for certain things that can be deducted on a federal income tax return, telling us about them could make the cost of health
coverage a little lower.
NOTE: You shouldn’t include a cost that you already considered in your answer to net self-employment (question 29b).
Alimony paid $ How often? Other deductions $ How often?
Student loan interest $ How often? Type:
32. YEARLY INCOME: Complete only if PERSON 2’s income changes from month to month.
If you don’t expect changes to PERSON 2’s monthly income, add another person or skip to the next section.
PERSON 2’s total income this year PERSON 2’s total income next year (if you think it will be different)
$ $
NEED HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Visit njfamilycare.org or call us at 1-800-701-0710. Para obtener una copia de este formulario
en Español, llame 1-800-701-0710. If you need help in a language other than English, call 1-800-701-0710 and tell the customer service
representative the language you need. We’ll get you help at no cost to you. TTY users should call 1-800-701-0720.
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STEP 3 Native American Indian or Alaska Native
(AI/AN) family member(s)
1. Are you or is anyone in your family Native American Indian or Alaska Native?
If No, skip to Step 4.
Yes. If yes, go to Appendix B.
2. Is anyone listed on this application offered health coverage from a job? Check yes even if the coverage is from someone else’s job,
such as a parent or spouse.
YES. If yes, you’ll need to have your employer complete Appendix A and return to address provided.
NO. If no, continue to Step 5.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Visit njfamilycare.org or call us at 1-800-701-0710. Para obtener una copia de este formulario
en Español, llame 1-800-701-0710. If you need help in a language other than English, call 1-800-701-0710 and tell the customer service
representative the language you need. We’ll get you help at no cost to you. TTY users should call 1-800-701-0720.
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STEP 6 Read & sign this application.
• I understand that the NJ FamilyCare program may use or disclose protected health information about me or my children if
Federal privacy law requires or allows it, or if State law requires it.
• I authorize my employer to release health benefits information to the NJ FamilyCare Office of Premium Support.
• I know that I must promptly tell NJ FamilyCare if anything changes or becomes different from what I wrote on this application
including changes in income, address or household size. I can visit njfamilycare.org or call 1-800-701-0710 to report any
changes. I understand that a change in my information could affect the eligibility for member(s) of my household.
• I know that under federal law, discrimination isn’t permitted on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or disability. I can file a complaint of discrimination by visiting www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file.
• I authorize the NJ Division of Taxation to release my tax return information to NJ FamilyCare.
• I also authorize any educational institution or school district to release my medical records or those of my child(ren) to the
NJ FamilyCare program for the purpose of determining eligibility and billing the Program.
• I confirm that no one applying for health insurance on this application is incarcerated (detained or jailed). If not,
is incarcerated.
(name of person)
We need this information to check your eligibility for help paying for health coverage if you choose to apply. We’ll check your
answers using information in our electronic databases and databases from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Social Security,
the Department of Homeland Security, NJ Division of Taxation, and/or a consumer reporting agency. If the information doesn’t
match, we may ask you to send us proof.
Renewal of coverage in future years
To make it easier to determine my eligibility for help paying for health coverage in future years, I agree to allow NJ FamilyCare to
use income data, including information from tax returns. NJ FamilyCare will send me a notice, let me make any changes, and I
can opt out at any time.
If anyone on this application is eligible for NJ FamilyCare
• I am giving to the NJ FamilyCare agency our rights to pursue and get any money from other health insurance, legal
settlements, or other third parties. I am also giving to the NJ FamilyCare agency rights to pursue and get medical support
from a spouse or parent.
• Does any child on this application have a parent living outside of the home? Yes No
• If yes, I know I will be asked to cooperate with the agency that collects medical support from an absent parent. If I think that
cooperating to collect medical support will harm me or my children, I can tell NJ FamilyCare and I may not have to cooperate.
My right to appeal
If I think NJ FamilyCare has made a mistake, I can appeal its decision. To appeal means to tell someone at NJ FamilyCare that I
think the action is wrong, and ask for a fair review of the action. I know that I can find out how to appeal by contacting
NJ FamilyCare at 1-800-701-0710. I know that I can be represented in the process by someone other than myself. My eligibility
and other important information will be explained to me.
Estate Recovery
NJ FamilyCare Medicaid benefits received after the age of 55 may be reimbursable to the State of New Jersey from the member’s
estate. The recovery may include premium payments made on behalf of the beneficiary. For more information about Estate
Recovery, visit http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/clients/The_NJ_Medicaid_Program_and_Estate_Recovery_What_
You_Should_Know.pdf
Sign this application. The person who filled out Step 1 should sign this application. If you’re an authorized representative you
may sign here, as long as you have provided the information required in Appendix C.
Signature Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
PO BOX 8367 For more information on the Voter Registration Application visit the link below:
http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/voting-information-voter-registration-forms.html
TRENTON, NJ 08650-9802 (Fill in the required information, print as a two-sided document, and fold to mail).
If you would like a Voter Registration Application mailed to you, please check this box .
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NEED HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Visit njfamilycare.org or call us at 1-800-701-0710. Para obtener una copia de este formulario
en Español, llame 1-800-701-0710. If you need help in a language other than English, call 1-800-701-0710 and tell the customer service
representative the language you need. We’ll get you help at no cost to you. TTY users should call 1-800-701-0720.
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APPENDIX A
Health Coverage from Jobs
You DON’T need to answer these questions unless someone in the household is eligible for health coverage from a job.
Attach a copy of this page for each job that offers coverage.
EMPLOYEE Information
1. Employee name (First, Middle, Last) 2. Employee Social Security number
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EMPLOYER Information
3. Employer name 4. Employer Identification Number (EIN)
-
5. Employer address 6. Employer phone number
( ) –
7. City 8. State 9. ZIP code
10. Who can we contact about employee health coverage at this job?
11. Phone number (if different from above) 12. Email address
( ) –
13. Are you currently eligible for coverage offered by this employer, or will you become eligible in the next 3 months?
Yes (Continue)
13a. If you’re in a waiting or probationary period, when can you enroll in coverage?
(mm/dd/yyyy)
List the names of anyone else who is eligible for coverage from this job.
14. Does the employer offer a health plan that meets the minimum value standard*? Yes No
15. For the lowest-cost plan that meets the minimum value standard* offered only to the employee (don’t include family plans):
If the employer has wellness programs, provide the premium that the employee would pay if he/ she received the maximum
discount for any tobacco cessation programs, and did not receive any other discounts based on wellness programs.
a. How much would the employee have to pay in premiums for this plan? $
b. How often? Weekly Every 2 weeks Twice a month Quarterly Yearly
16. What change will the employer make for the new plan year (if known)?
Employer won’t offer health coverage
Employer will start offering health coverage to employees or change the premium for the lowest-cost plan available only to
the employee that meets the minimum value standard.* (Premium should reflect the discount for wellness programs. See
question 15.)
a. How much will the employee have to pay in premiums for that plan? $
b. How often? Weekly Every 2 weeks Twice a month Quarterly Yearly
Date of change (mm/dd/yyyy):
* An employer-sponsored health plan meets the “minimum value standard” if the plan’s share of the total allowed benefit costs covered by the
plan is no less than 60 percent of such costs (Section 36B(c)(2)(C)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986)
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NEED HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Visit njfamilycare.org or call us at 1-800-701-0710. Para obtener una copia de este
formulario en Español, llame 1-800-701-0710 . If you need help in a language other than English, call 1-800-701-0710 and tell the
customer service representative the language you need. We’ll get you help at no cost to you. TTY users should call 1-800-701-0720.
APPENDIX B
Native American Indian or Alaska Native Family Member (AI/AN)
Complete this appendix if you or a family member are Native American Indian or Alaska Native. Submit this with your
NJ FamilyCare Application for Health Coverage & Help Paying Costs.
Tell us about your Native American Indian or Alaska Native family member(s).
Native American Indians and Alaska Natives can get services from the Indian Health Services, tribal health programs, or
urban Indian health programs. They also may not have to pay cost sharing and may get special monthly enrollment
periods. Answer the following questions to make sure your family gets the most help possible.
NOTE: If you have more people to include, make a copy of this page and attach.
No No
Yes No Yes No
NEED HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Visit njfamilycare.org or call us at 1-800-701-0710. Para obtener una copia de este
formulario en Español, llame 1-800-701-0710 . If you need help in a language other than English, call 1-800-701-0710 and tell the
customer service representative the language you need. We’ll get you help at no cost to you. TTY users should call 1-800-701-0720.
APPENDIX C
Assistance with Completing this Application
You can choose an authorized representative.
You can give a trusted person permission to talk about this application with us, see your information, and act for you on
matters related to this application, including getting information about your application and signing your application
on your behalf. This person is called an “authorized representative.” If you ever need to change your authorized
representative, contact NJ FamilyCare. If you’re a legally appointed representative for someone on this application,
submit proof with the application.
7. Phone number
( ) –
8. Organization name 9. ID number (if applicable)
By signing, you allow this person to sign your application, get official information about this application, and act for
you on all future matters with this agency.
10. Your signature 11. Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
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NEED HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Visit njfamilycare.org or call us at 1-800-701-0710. Para obtener una copia de este
formulario en Español, llame 1-800-701-0710 . If you need help in a language other than English, call 1-800-701-0710 and tell the
customer service representative the language you need. We’ll get you help at no cost to you. TTY users should call 1-800-701-0720.