Caregiver Assistance Program (CAP)
 
Contact Information
Office of Community Programs
609-943-4060
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
CAP is a Medicaid Waiver that offers several care alternatives to individuals who would otherwise be at risk of placement in a nursing facility. Services available are:
  • Care Management
  • Respite Care
  • Homemaker 
  • Environmental Accessibility Adaptations
  • Personal Emergency Response System
  • Home-Delivered Meals
  • Caregiver/Recipient Training
  • Social Adult Day Care
  • Special Medical Equipment and Supplies
  • Chore Services
  • Transportation
  • Attendant Care
  • Home-Based Supportive Care

Additionally, individuals in CAP are eligible to receive services covered under the New Jersey Medicaid State Plan, such as Adult Day Health, pharmaceutical, physician visits and hospital coverage.
 
Fees
No fees for eligible individuals.
 

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.
Individuals cannot be enrolled in other Medicaid waivers.
 
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 all 21 counties
 
Language Translation Services
Varies by Department/County
 
Program Web Site Address
http://nj.gov/health/senior/cap.shtml