New Jersey - Healthcare Support

Emergency Medical Care

Emergency Medicaid (EM) is a program that provides medical coverage for uninsured individuals who have experienced a medical emergency. It's available to people who don't qualify for Medicaid due to their immigration status.

Services: Medical care and services for serious health issues that require immediate medical attention. Conditions like heart attacks, severe pain, and labor and delivery

NJ's Medical Emergency Payment Program for Aliens

Covers emergency medical bills for undocumented residents meeting other Medicaid eligibility (like income) and applying within three months of the event

NJ Supplemental Prenatal and Contraceptive Program (NJSPCP)

Offers state-funded coverage for prenatal and family planning services regardless of immigration status, and there are ongoing legislative efforts (Bills like S779/A4516) to expand full NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) to undocumented pregnant people and their infants. 

Eligibility: meeting NJ FamilyCare income guidelines, but not U.S. citizenship or lawful presence.

Proposed Legislation (S779/A4516)

Aims to provide full NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) to pregnant undocumented individuals and their babies up to age one. This bill would extend benefits through the end of the 60-day postpartum period. Implementation depends on federal approval for matching funds or state appropriation. 

Cover All Kids Initiative

This state-funded program ensures all income-eligible children, regardless of immigration status, get health coverage.

Benefits: Includes essential services like doctor visits, dental, vision, and mental health care.

Income Eligibility: Families must meet income requirements, generally earning below 350% of the federal poverty level