About Aetna Better Health
Aetna Better Health of New Jersey is a Medicaid managed care plan that participates in NJ FamilyCare, New Jersey's Medicaid and CHIP program. It is one of five managed care organizations contracted with the state to provide health coverage to eligible families. Members get a 24/7 nurse hotline and access to a statewide provider network. Aetna Better Health is backed by CVS Health.
Who is eligible?
New Jersey families who qualify for NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) based on household income. Children under 19 are eligible with family incomes up to 355% of the federal poverty level. Immigration status is not a factor for children under 19. Apply through NJ FamilyCare at njfamilycare.dhs.state.nj.us or by calling 1-800-701-0710.
What’s covered
- Well-child visits and annual physicals
- Immunizations and vaccines
- Sick visits and same-day appointments
- No referrals needed for in-network specialists
- 24/7 nurse hotline for medical and dental questions
- Vision exams and glasses through MARCH Vision Care
- Protective sports eyewear for kids (Plans A, B, C)
- Dental care and orthodontics through Liberty Dental Plan
- Rides to and from medical appointments
- Better Care Program rewards for completing screenings
Accepted plans
Horizon NJ Health
Horizon BCBS of NJ
Aetna Better Health
NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
United
Cigna*
Oxford**
Aetna
Affordable Health Network
Amerihealth
Benefit Concepts
CCN
CHA
CHN
Choice Care
Family Choice Health Alliance
First Health
Intergroup Services
Magnacare
Medichoice
Metlife
Multiplan / PHCS
One Health Plan
Oscar (only QualCare network)
Qualcare
US Family Health
* Excluding CignaLocal
** Excluding Metro NY and Garden State Network
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