Resource of the Month: The Medicaid Extension for Young Adults

The Medicaid Extension for Young AdultsThe Medicaid Extension for Young Adults (MEYA) provides continued Medicaid coverage for adolescents that meet the following requirements: • was living in a DYFS-paid placement on his or her 18th birthday and • meets Medicaid eligibility requirements except for income

The no-cost coverage is available regardless of income until the adolescent's 21st birthday. Workers and young people can find out more information about this program by calling: The

Medicaid Extension ‘Warm Line' 1-888-235-4766
A youth who is not eligible for MEYA may still be Medicaid eligible under other programs, such as SAIP or FamilyCare. For more information contact the young person's local welfare office.