Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey. Helping patients get the care they need and no less, and the care they want and no more. Helping patients with serious illness get the care they need and no less, and the care they want and no more.

Resources for Patients, Family & Caregivers

Good Quality of Life Starts with a Good Talk

Having conversations about your wishes for future medical care can be difficult. GOCCNJ provides patients, family, and caregivers with free tools, resources and information to promote high-quality, person-centered advance care planning.

NEW NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) Community-Based Palliative Care Benefit

Beginning April 2026, NJ FamilyCare will cover community-based palliative care for eligible members living with serious illness.

Find out if you are eligible.

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Palliative Care Provider Directory

Find vetted palliative care providers in New Jersey.

Is Palliative Care Right for You?

Take this quick quiz to find out.

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FOR PATIENTS, FAMILY & CAREGIVERS

Let’s Talk

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A guidebook and video series will lead you through the process of advance care planning as you discuss, decide, and document your wishes for future medical treatment. Available in multiple languages. Start the conversation today.

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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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FOR PATIENTS, FAMILY & CAREGIVERS

4Step iCare Plan

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An individualized, simple, 4-step approach to help you make difficult medical decisions. Go over the steps.

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Are Your Eligible?

Complete this screener to find out if you are eligible for the new NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) Community-Based Palliative Care benefit. Download the screener.