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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Please join #GOCCNJ and New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well on July 22 at 3:00 PM for 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, a free webinar designed for professionals, caregivers, and community members who support individuals living with serious illness.This session will explore practical strategies for helping people live well with serious illness, resources available to support family caregivers, and new opportunities available through New Jersey's Medicaid Community-Based Palliative Care benefit. Learn how these services can improve quality of life, help people remain at home longer, and provide access to available support. Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/…#PalliativeCare #SeriousIllnessCare #Caregivers #HealthyAging #NJFamilyCare #CommunityBasedPalliativeCare ... See MoreSee Less
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