Health Insurance Coverage in New Jersey
| Insurance Company | The State of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| Website | nj.gov |
| Number of Hospitals in Network | 27 |
| Number of Plans Offered | 8 |
5 plans
3 plans
| Plan Name | Plan Type |
|---|---|
| Medicaid NJ | MEDICAID |
| New Jersey Medicaid | MEDICAID |
| NJ State Health Benefits | MEDICAID |
| Aetna Better Health of New Jersey | HMO |
| Fidelis Care | HMO |
| Horizon NJ Health | HMO |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | HMO |
| Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup New Jersey) | HMO |
Leads New Jersey's Medicaid program (NJ FamilyCare). Has led policy and innovation work at the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) since 2019, including the renewal of New Jersey's 1115 demonstration, introduction of new payment models, and the unwinding of COVID-19 eligibility rules. Previously worked at the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation and the federal Department of Health and Human Services. Also worked for a health policy consulting firm and a non-profit focused on behavioral health. Holds a Master's in Public Affairs from Princeton University and a bachelor's degree from Columbia University.
Oversees the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, which manages the NJFamilyCare health insurance program. Also oversees the Department's work on the Nurture NJ maternal health initiative and supports the Catastrophic Illness in Children's Relief Fund.
Oversees the state's largest cabinet-level agency, which includes the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services. Led the agency through the COVID pandemic and has prioritized investments and growth in the care economy and workforce. Previously served as Deputy Commissioner overseeing the Developmental Disabilities, Aging Services, and Medicaid divisions, and prior to that was vice president at the New Jersey Association of Health Plans and chief of staff at the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute.
Identified as Chief Medical Officer at NJ DMAHS.
Identified as Chief of Staff at NJ DMAHS.
Served as Assistant Commissioner (Medicaid Director) for the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services from 2019 until recently. Led New Jersey Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Programs. Previously served as Senior Vice President of Long-Term Care at Sunshine Health, was part of the Medicaid leadership team at Amerigroup New Jersey (Chief Operating Officer), and worked in the New Jersey Senate Majority Office. Holds a master's degree in planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.