Dedicated to Protecting Care For New Jerseyans
Garden State Coalition For Care (GSCC) Is an alliance of advocates and organizations from across the State Of New Jersey dedicated to empowering and supporting people with disabilities, older adults, and low-income families and individuals to make better lives for themselves
The Issue
The health and well-being of people with disabilities, older adults, children and low-income families in New Jersey are at risk due to the significant funding cuts to Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the dangerous provisions of H.R.1., which passed into law July 4, 2025.
Access to care and nutritious food are essential to life. Regardless of age, background, or ability, everyone should have access to basic needs. Older adults and people with disabilities deserve to live independently, where they choose, receiving the supports they need to live with dignity. H.R. 1 threatens our ability to uphold these values.
Advocacy in Action
October 14, 2025 - Advocate Recommendations for H.R. 1 Implementation letter sent to Commissioner Adelman, Asst. Commissioner Woods, Deputy Commissioner Mielke and Acting Commissioner Brown. (Updated with new sign-ons January 22, 2026)
October 9, 2025 - The Garden State Coalition for Care has drafted a letter to be sent to Commissioner Adelman, Asst. Commissioner Woods, Deputy Commissioner Mielke, and Acting Commissioner Brown with recommendations for the Rural Health Transformation Program Application, Work Requirements and Additional Eligibility Verifications as part of H.R. 1 implementation.
We are no longer seeking sign-ons from organizations and individuals participating in the GSCC.
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“There is no denying that Medicaid is one of the most important things in the life of individuals with disabilities.
My daughter is 41 years old, she has Down Syndrome; Medicaid has provided her with the funding and resources (thru the Division of Developmental Disabilities) to enable her to attend day programs where she has flourished with her social skills, keep some of her writing and math skills obtained in school and, in truth, look forward to a new day to go to outings and to be with friends like her. These programs have allowed me to be able to go to work, be productive, and give my share to the government, otherwise, I would have been forced to stay home to take care of her. I cannot deny that being a Medicaid recipient involves a lot of paperwork, research of services, record keeping, making sure you follow all procedures, etc, but it has truly enhanced my daughter's life. “
-Mother and Advocate