NEW in 2026: Medicaid Covers Community-Based Palliative Care for NJ FamilyCare Members
Extra support at home and in the community for New Jersey residents living with serious illness.
NEW NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) Community-Based Palliative Care Benefit
As of April 1, 2026, NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) covers community-based palliative care for eligible members living with serious illness.
- Information for healthcare providers
- Information for patients, family & caregivers
- Information for community-based organizations
Palliative Care Provider Directory
Find vetted palliative care providers in New Jersey.
FOR PATIENTS, FAMILY & CAREGIVERS
POLST Form
The NJ POLST form gives specific care instructions related to a patient's personal goals of care, artificial nutrition, resuscitation and re-hospitalization.
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Equity in Serious Illness Program
Help people living with serious illness have more good days at home.
With New Jersey launching a NEW Medicaid benefit for community-based palliative care, this is a critical moment to educate and support your community. Learn about the Equity in Serious Illness Program and how you can bring immediate value for your community.
FOR HEALTH PROVIDERS
Learning Center
Offering CME/CEU courses that meet NJ Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services requirements for Practitioner Level Proficiency in Palliative Care for the new NJ Medicaid Community-Based Palliative Care.
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Congratulations to New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well and the Lifelong Strong NJ initiative on the introduction of Assembly Bill A-5140, sponsored by Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, Majority Whip and co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson. The bill would establish a Task Force to develop a Multi-Sector Plan for Aging in New Jersey, helping strengthen support for older adults, caregivers, and communities. A coordinated statewide strategy can improve access to healthcare, caregiver support, and palliative care services. GOCCNJ looks forward to following the bill's progress and sharing opportunities to support this effort as it moves through the Legislature supporting this effort. Learn more: https://njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/… ... See MoreSee Less
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#GOCCNJ is pleased to welcome Vynca as our newest Healthcare Organization Member! Vynca provides interdisciplinary, team-based palliative care at home for people living with serious illness, offering an added layer of clinical, emotional, social, and advance care planning support. Together, we are committed to expanding access to person-centered palliative care and helping ensure that care aligns with what matters most to patients and families. For more information on how to become a member visit: https://goalsofcare.org/about-goccnj/… ... See MoreSee Less
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