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How to Join

What is MLTSS?

Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) provides long-term services and supports through New Jersey Medicaid's NJ FamilyCare managed care program.

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be 65 years of age or older, and/or
  • Be determined to be blind or disabled by either the Social Security Administration or by the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services
  • Meet the general requirements for New Jersey Medicaid—resident of New Jersey and U.S. Citizen or qualified alien
    • Most immigrants who arrived after August 22, 1996 are barred from these Medicaid programs for 5 years
  • Be financially eligible   

What Benefits Can I Get?

You can receive these benefits and services:

  • Personal Care
  • Respite Care Management
  • Home and Vehicle Modifications
  • Home Delivered Meals
  • Personal Emergency Response Systems
  • Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Assisted Living Community
  • Residential Services
  • Nursing Home Care

How Do I Apply?

To apply for MLTSS, contact your local County Welfare Agency (Board of Social Services) or your local County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) - Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).