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Senior Services News Vol. 24, No. 01
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey has increased income eligibility limits for pharmaceutical assistance programs (PAAD, Senior Gold, Lifeline, HAAAD) effective January 1, 2022. PAAD now covers individuals earning less than $38,769 (single) or $45,270 (married), while Senior Gold covers those earning $38,769-$48,769 (single) or $45,270-$55,270 (married).
Action Required
Immediately: Post the attached eligibility notice in a location accessible to the general public. Front desk staff should refer New Jersey patients with questions about pharmaceutical assistance eligibility to 1-800-792-9745 or direct them to apply online at https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/njsave.