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Senior Services News Vol. 6, No. 04
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Pharmacy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2003
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, 2003. Single persons now qualify for PAAD/Lifeline/HAAAD with annual income up to $20,016 and married couples up to $24,542, with Senior Gold covering higher income ranges.
Action Required
By January 1, 2003: Front desk staff must post the eligibility notice in a publicly accessible location. Update patient eligibility verification procedures to use new income limits when determining PAAD/Senior Gold coverage for New Jersey seniors.