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Senior Services News Vol. 16, No. 02
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2014
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New Jersey updated income eligibility limits for pharmaceutical assistance programs (PAAD, Lifeline, HAAAD, and Senior Gold) effective January 1, 2014, with a 1.5% increase based on Social Security COLA. PAAD eligibility is now less than $26,130 for single persons and less than $32,037 for married couples, while Senior Gold ranges are $26,130-$36,130 for singles and $32,037-$42,037 for married couples.
Action Required
By January 1, 2014: Front desk staff must post the attached eligibility notice in a location accessible to patients and update patient screening processes to use new income limits when helping patients determine pharmaceutical assistance program eligibility. Direct patient questions about eligibility to 1-800-792-9745.