Seniors who receive Supplemental Security Income from the federal Social Security Administration are automatically eligible for Medicaid in New Jersey. Those whose incomes and financial resources exclude them from receiving Supplemental Security Income may still be eligible for Medicaid but will need to visit their local County Board of Social Services to pursue their request.
Generally, an applicant must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant
- Be 65 years of age or older
- Have a monthly income and financial resources on or below the program’s limits
As of 2022, the monthly income limit for New jersey is $2,523 for a single applicant. A monthly personal needs allowance of $50, plus Medicare premiums aren’t included in the monthly income limit. In cases where one person from a two-person household applies for Medicaid, the non-applicant spouse may also be assigned an income allowance that isn’t included in the monthly income limit.
2022 Medicaid Income Limits for Seniors in New Jersey