Beginning April 1 , 2026, Community-Based Palliative Care (CBPC) is a new benefit within NJ FamilyCare.
CBPC has been shown to improve quality of life and reduce acute care utilization for Medicaid members with serious illnesses. Under the benefit, Medicaid members receive longitudinal care from an interdisciplinary team to manage symptoms and navigate the healthcare system. Unlike hospice care, this program does not require a terminal prognosis or forgoing curative treatment. Rather, CBPC is designed to work in conjunction with curative treatments, broadening access to crucial support services.
DMAHS Community‑Based Palliative Care (CBPC) webpage is the State’s central resource for CBPC program information. This page includes benefit overviews, eligibility criteria, covered services, enrollment, referral guidance, and related CBPC resources and training materials. Program tools—including the Program Eligibility Screening Tool, Comprehensive Medical Assessment Tool, and Discharge Tool—are available on this page.