Kane in Your Corner: NJ lags behind NY and CT in Medicaid processing for in-home care

A Kane In Your Corner investigation finds New Jersey is falling far behind neighboring states.

Walt Kane

May 12, 2025, 10:55 AM

Updated 3 hr ago

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Where you live can make a big difference when applying for Medicaid, especially for in-home care.
A Kane In Your Corner investigation finds New Jersey is falling far behind neighboring states.
In New York and Connecticut, 99% of Medicaid applications are processed in under 24 hours.
But in New Jersey, nearly 30% of applications take a month or more.