February 14, 2025

(TRENTON) – Human Services today issued two requests for proposals to establish a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Hunterdon County and in Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties, the remaining counties currently without a PACE program.

PACE is an innovative program that provides individuals 55 years of age or older with comprehensive medical and social services. The care is coordinated and provided by an interdisciplinary team of professionals in a community-based center and in their homes.

“PACE connects older residents with specific health needs to vital health and social services that can help delay or avoid admission to long-term care facilities. This is the last step to achieving our goal of expanding PACE as an option to older adults in every county of New Jersey,” said Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman.

“Expanding PACE means more older New Jerseyans will have access to critical services that can help them remain in their homes longer. I encourage qualified providers to apply,” said Deputy Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services Kaylee McGuire.

To read the RFA for Hunterdon County, click here.

To read the RFA for Morris, Sussex and Warren, click here.

PACE provides its participants with all services covered by Medicare and Medicaid, without the limitations normally imposed by these programs.

PACE also provides any other services deemed necessary by the interdisciplinary team that would allow the participant to remain in the community. Services include, but are not limited to, primary care (including doctor, dental, and nursing services), prescription drugs, adult day health care, home and personal care services, nutrition services, hospital and nursing care (if and when needed), and transportation services to and from the PACE center and all off-site care appointments. 

To participate in the program, an individual must be 55 years of age or older, meet clinical eligibility, be able to live safely in the community at the time of enrollment (with the help of PACE services), and must reside in the service area of the program.

“The Division manages PACE and many other programs beneficial to older residents and caregivers. People interested in more information can scroll through our program guide or our website at aging.nj.gov,” said Assistant Commissioner for Aging Services Louise Rush.