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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What does the specialty palliative care landscape look like in New Jersey?#GOCCNJ is encouraging specialty palliative care programs across the state to participate in the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) Palliative Care Program Inventory.The Inventory collects data from programs nationwide to build the field's understanding of where and how specialty palliative care programs operate in hospital and community settings, and where gaps in access remain. Participation from programs across #NJ will strengthen our understanding of the palliative care landscape in our state while ensuring NJ is represented in the national picture.Participation is free and open to all U.S. specialty palliative care programs. Make sure your program is counted: #PalliativeCare #hpm #hapc #healthcare ...
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Mark your calendars for December 10th @ 8:30 am for the inaugural Social Connections Conference presented by Samaritan and the Social Isolation, Loneliness & Connection Collaborative. This half-day conference will give attendees a chance to learn, connect, and mobilize to support New Jersey residents facing social isolation & loneliness. You can learn more about the conference, sponsorship opportunities, and early bird tickets at ...
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Please join Atlantic Health for the Perry Root Palliative Care Symposium on October 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This symposium will bring together healthcare professionals interested in advancing high-quality palliative care and supporting patients and families living with serious illness. To learn more and register: #PalliativeCare #SeriousIllnessCare #HealthcareEducation ...
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