Block Grant 2605NJ5MAP

The New Jersey Department of Human Services received a Medicaid Entitlement Block Grant award of $12.42 billion from the Centers for Medicaid and Chip Services (CMCS) under the Grants to States for Medicaid program (CFDA 93.778) for Fiscal Year 2026, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This federal funding supports the provision of medical assistance to eligible low-income populations, including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, elderly individuals, and other categorically-eligible groups who meet income and resource requirements under New Jersey's HHS-approved Medicaid State Plan.

As the primary state-level human services administration entity, NJ DHS utilizes these quarterly federal allocations to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations across the state. The department functions as both a direct service provider and pass-through entity, issuing sub-awards to local non-profit organizations, community-based entities, and county-level agencies to ensure statewide service delivery. Beyond core Medicaid medical assistance payments, NJ DHS leverages this funding stream as part of its broader portfolio exceeding $5.8 billion in annual federal grant funding, which encompasses complementary programs such as the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), behavioral health services, and specialized initiatives supporting continuity of care and maternal health outcomes for eligible New Jersey residents.