Adult Family Care (AFC), Medicaid Waiver Program
 
Contact Information
Suzanne Watson
609-943-4984
e-mail

Division of Aging and Community Services
Department of Health and Senior Services
P.O. Box 807
Trenton, NJ 08625
Web site
 
Hours of Service
Varies
 
How to Apply

NJ EASE (Easy Access Single Entry)
1-877-222-3737
 
Parent Organization
Department of Health and Senior Services
Division of Aging and Community Services
P. O. Box 807
Trenton, NJ 08625-0807
Web site
 
Program Description
Adult Family Care is a Medicaid waiver program in which up to three persons receive room, board and other supportive health and social services in the home of a trained caregiver. Services may include, but are not limited to:
  • Care Management       
  • Health care services.
  • Assistance with personal care
  • Meal preparation
  • Transportation
  • Laundry
  • Errands
  • Housekeeping, socialization and recreation
  • Monitoring of client's funds when requested by client
  • Up to 24 hours a day of supervision
  • Medication supervision, assistance and administration
 
Fees
Participant pays room and board and may have a cost share
 

Eligibility
General Requirements:
Individuals must be determined clinically eligible for nursing home level of care
Individuals must be 65 or over, or between 21 and 64 and determined disabled by SSA or the division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, Disability Review Section
Has medical condition or requires a regimen of therapy that can be adequately provided by the caregiver in the home
Is not a danger to self or others
Agrees to comply with the written agreement regarding participant responsibilities and financial obligations
 
Income Requirements:
Qualifies for SSI in the community; or
Qualifies for Medicaid Only (gross monthly income at or below $1,869, resources at or below $2,000); or
Qualifies for New Jersey Care (gross monthly income at or below $817, and resources at or below $4,000)
 
Areas Served
Available in most counties
 
Language Translation Services
Varies by County
 
Program Web Site Address
http://nj.gov/health/consumer/choice/altfamcare.shtml