The NJ WorkAbility Program offers full New Jersey Medicaid health coverage to people with disabilities who are working, and whose earnings would otherwise make them ineligible for Medicaid

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible candidates must meet the following guidelines:

• Be between the ages of 16 and 64
• Work part time, full time or be self-employed and have proof of employment
• Have a permanent disability as determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the Disability Review Team at the Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services (DMAHS)
• Have an earned income of no more than $60,625 per year (no more than $81,425 per year if an eligible couple--both with permanent disability, both working)
• Have unearned income (pensions, child support, interest, etc.) less than $981 per month (less than $1,328 for eligible couples)
• Have less than $20,000 in liquid assets (or less than $30,000 if an eligible couple)

Disregarded income: Social Security Disability Benefits and/or Railroad Retirement System Benefits received by an individual on his/her own account are not included in the eligibility criteria.

Disregarded assets: Retirement accounts like an IRA or a 401K and the value of an owned home and vehicle are disregarded.

RELATED INFORMATION

NJ WorkAbility 2015 Guidelines

For additional information about NJ WorkAbility

For additional information about NJ WorkAbility or if you would like to apply, please call the Division of Disability Services toll free at 1-888-285-3036, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
 

Age Groups	Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Employment / Training Supported Employment Family & Support Services Family Support
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
Payment Types	Medicaid State Funding
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 09/12/18