Resources
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Protecting Care: What NJ Advocates Need to Know about HR 1
December 2025 Webinar
Experts from the Garden State Coalition for Care provided a high-level overview of H.R. 1, and its direct and indirect impacts on older adults and people with disabilities, and their caregivers. The presentation highlighted how funding restrictions and new administrative requirements could limit access to optional Medicaid services, including services that support people remaining in their homes and communities.
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Protecting Your Care: Medicaid & SNAP Changes and How They Impact You
January 2026 Webinar
Garden State Coalition for Care developed this webinar with the expertise of advocates who understand these systems firsthand and are committed to making this information clear, respectful, and useful for everyone.
This free webinar is for anyone who receives Medicaid or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, anyone who helps support them, and anyone who cares about protecting access to health care in New Jersey.
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Protecting Your Care Against Medicaid Changes: HR 1 Fact Sheet
H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, may have receded from daily headlines since it was enacted in July 2025, but, the risk of harm to people who rely on Medicaid for their health care remains very real. This fact sheet breaks down the impact of HR 1 to populations at risk and offers tips to protect your care.
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Use Your Voice: Simple Steps to Systems Advocacy
Your voice matters! Make sure it is heard by those who make decisions about Medicaid & SNAP.
Garden State Coalition for Care has created this helpful one-pager "Use Your Voice - Simple Steps For Systems Advocacy" with linked resources and tips to make connecting with your representatives and sharing your story easy to navigate.
On the back page, you'll find a fillable section to help in preparing your story with prompt such as: "NJ FamilyCare and SNAP benefits help me by..."
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Legislative Fact Sheet: Protecting Critical Benefits in the wake of HR 1
This one-pager provides a concise overview of HR 1, what changes will force state-level decisions, what’s at stake for New Jersey by the numbers, and what must be protected by legislators.
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GSCC: What We Do & Why It Matters
This one-pager provides an explanation about the Garden State Coalition for Care.
Other Resources
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A Toolkit To Help Direct Care Workers Serving People With Disabilities Understand New Medicaid Requirements
National toolkit, prepared in plain language, with questions workers need to ask to help keep their coverage.
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What you need to know about Medicaid changes for immigrants
Training on immigrant eligibility rule change for organizations that work directly with people with Medicaid: English version and Spanish version
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Idaho considers an ‘apocalyptic’ choice for disabled people and families
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Preserving Medicaid Coverage for People with Disabilities: What Federal Disability Rights Laws Require of States
This is an analysis of Federal Disability law that states need to follow as they implement HR1.
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Preserving Medicaid Coverage for People with Disabilities: What Federal Disability Rights Laws Require of States
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ACA health insurance is set to cost a lot more in 2026
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Health Insurance Rates to Increase 15.9% on Average in Individual Market
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NJ Department of Human Services Meeting of Medical Assistance Advisory Council
Published July 17, 2025
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HR 1 Medicaid NJ FamilyCare Changes for Immigrants
Provider and Case Manager Cheat Sheet
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Handout: Who Keeps and Loses Medicaid after Oct 1st
A breakdown of eligibility changes and key terms to know.
“Medicaid is not just a healthcare program; it is the foundation that allows me to be an active member of society.
Medicaid has been a lifeline for people like me. I was born with cerebral palsy, and the right side of my body does not function due to a stroke I had while in my mother's womb. At the age of 7, I began having grand mal seizures, and I’ve struggled with them ever since. My mother had to quit her job to care for me, and the financial, emotional, and physical toll it took on our family was immense. Unfortunately, nearly 49% of families with children who have disabilities experience divorce, and my parents were no exception.
After I graduated from vocational school, I was left at home because my mother had to work long hours to support us. Without Medicaid, I would not have had the resources to access the treatment, medications, or doctor visits that keep me healthy. Medicaid has allowed me to continue living independently in the community. Through the support of Medicaid, I have been able to access services such as transportation to programs like the Arc of NJ, where I am learning vital skills to find and maintain a job.
Medicaid helps me develop independence, and one day, I hope to contribute back to my community and support my mother. Without Medicaid, I fear that people like me—people who rely on these services for their health, independence, and dignity—will be left behind.”
-Alexandra Kirilenko, Student and Self-Advocate
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