Explore New Jersey benefit calculators, screeners and official resources for NJ FamilyCare, NJ SNAP, WorkFirst New Jersey and unemployment.
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What each program is called in New Jersey, who runs it, and the rule that most often decides a case. Each name opens that program's page.
| Program | Name in New Jersey | Run by | Rule that most often decides it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | NJ FamilyCare | New Jersey Department of Human Services | New Jersey expanded Medicaid, so adults under 65 can qualify on income alone, up to 138% of the poverty level. |
| SNAP (food) | NJ SNAP | New Jersey Department of Human Services | Gross income limit of 185% of the poverty level for most households. |
| TANF (cash help) | WorkFirst New Jersey | New Jersey Department of Human Services | The state sets both the income limit and the monthly payment. |
| Unemployment | New Jersey Unemployment Insurance | New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development | Weekly benefit of $160 to $854, for up to 26 weeks. |
| LIHEAP (energy bills) | New Jersey LIHEAP | New Jersey Department of Community Affairs | The state sets the income limit, often by state median income, and the agency confirms it. |
| WIC (nutrition) | New Jersey WIC | New Jersey Department of Health | Income guideline of 185% of the poverty level, the same in every state. |
Explore health coverage and medical assistance programs.
Check whether your household may meet income guidelines for NJ FamilyCare, New Jersey's Medicaid program.
Explore food assistance, nutrition support, and family cash assistance programs.
Check whether your household may meet NJ SNAP income guidelines for food benefits.
Check whether your family may meet preliminary guidelines for WorkFirst New Jersey cash assistance.
Check whether your household may meet preliminary income guidelines for New Jersey WIC nutrition support.
Explore unemployment benefits and income support programs based on your earnings.
Estimate your potential weekly unemployment insurance benefit based on your New Jersey earnings.
Explore home energy assistance and utility support programs.
Learn about New Jersey LIHEAP help with heating and cooling costs, who qualifies, and how to apply.
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These do not have a separate New Jersey page on this site. Open any of them to see what it covers and who runs it.
Learn about retirement, disability, survivor and other Social Security benefits.
Find information about health coverage and medical assistance programs.
Explore programs that may help with rent and housing costs.
Learn about tax credits and other tax-related benefits.
Official resources
When you are ready to apply or verify official determinations, access these official state portals:
Check eligibility and apply online for NJ SNAP and WorkFirst New Jersey.
File and manage New Jersey unemployment insurance claims.
Apply for New Jersey's publicly funded health coverage for children and adults.
Apply for LIHEAP and Universal Service Fund help with energy bills.
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State details last checked 2026-10-09.
Agencies rename programs and move application pages. Where a figure could not be verified, this page says so rather than guessing.