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New Jersey Children's Health Insurance Program

Family Care

Family Care is for uninsured New Jersey residents age 18 or younger. Only U.S. citizens or legal residents may apply. The family's income must be within the family income guidelines. Being been uninsured for three months or more is also required.

Family Care provides coverage for:

  • Doctor Visits
  • Hospital Care
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Diagnostic Labs and X-ray
  • Mental Health

Family Care members are offered a choice of HMO plans administered by AmeriChoice, Horizon NJ Health, University Health, Amerigroup, and Health Net.

Family Care is free of monthly premiums. There are nominal co-payments for some covered services.

Coverage is for 12 months at a time. An application verifying current eligibility must be submitted for renewal prior to the end of the 12 month period.

New Jersey Family Care
PO Box 8367
Trenton, NJ 08650
800-701-0710

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