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Senior Services News Vol. 26, No. 01
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New 2024 eligibility income limits have been announced for New Jersey state assistance programs including pharmaceutical assistance (PAAD), utility assistance (Lifeline), hearing aid assistance (HAAAD), and senior prescription discount programs (Senior Gold). These changes affect patient eligibility for state-sponsored benefits that can impact out-of-pocket costs.
Action Required
Front desk staff should review updated New Jersey state assistance program eligibility limits for 2024 when screening patients for PAAD, Lifeline, HAAAD, and Senior Gold programs. Update patient eligibility verification procedures to reflect new income thresholds. Access full policy details at the provided URL to obtain specific income limits.