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New Jersey
Statistics on children, youth and families in New Jersey from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Advocates for Children of New Jersey
Children under 19 receiving NJ FamilyCare
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Why This Indicator Matters
Children need quality healthcare to grow into healthy adults. Research shows that children who have health insurance coverage are more likely to receive the preventive care they need to avoid medical problems that require costly and painful treatment. Thousands of children currently benefit from NJ FamilyCare, the state’s free or low-cost health insurance program.
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
Children under age 19 enrolled in NJ FamilyCare which includes Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Data Source
As reported by the N.J. Department of Human Services.
Notes
Data are as of March of each year.
Data updated 10/27/2023.
Data updated 10/27/2023.
Last Updated
October 2023