Enrollment appointments for NJ Family Care

NEWTON — Project Self-Sufficiency offers open enrollment appointments for New Jersey Family Care, the health insurance plan offered by New Jersey to eligible children and low-income parents, every Wednesday morning, from 9 to 11 a.m., and every Thursday evening, from 6 to 8 p.m. Individual appointments are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Guidelines for immigrant status and income eligibility have changed recently, so interested applicants are encouraged to call for more information. New Jersey Family Care is a comprehensive health insurance program that provides a wide range of services, including visits to a physician, eye glasses, hospitalization, lab work, x-rays, prescriptions, regular checkups, mental health, and dental coverage. Medical services are available at health maintenance organizations in each county. Depending on family income, there may be restrictions on certain services. Applicants are required to bring proof of income, citizenship information, social security number, and information about existing health coverage to the enrollment appointment. For specific plan details, to register, or to find out more about enrollment the call 973-940-3500.