New Jersey's JACC program helps eligible seniors (60+) fund services, including home modifications, to safely age in place. As NJ's leading home accessibility specialist since 2012, Mobility123 provides expert installation of stairlifts, wheelchair lifts, home elevators, and accessible bathrooms often covered under JACC's Environmental Accessibility Adaptations.
Staying Independent in New Jersey with JACC
Many older New Jersey residents prefer to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes as they age. The Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) program is a vital state-funded initiative designed to make this possible. Administered by the NJ Division of Aging Services, JACC provides crucial support and services to eligible individuals aged 60 and over, helping them live independently in the community and delay or avoid the need for nursing facility care.
This guide explains the JACC program – who qualifies, what services are offered, how it works financially, and crucially, how Mobility123 partners with participants to provide essential home accessibility solutions funded through JACC.
What is the Goal of the JACC Program?
Understanding JACC's objectives helps clarify how it supports seniors:
- Preventing Nursing Home Placement: The primary aim is to offer services that allow individuals to stay safely in their community settings.
- Supporting Caregivers: JACC acknowledges the vital role of family and friends by offering resources like respite care to ease caregiver burden
Note: Mobility123 does not provide respite care. - Maximizing Independence: The program emphasizes participant autonomy. A key feature is consumer direction, allowing participants, in many cases, to choose their own providers for certain services – including specialized companies like Mobility123 for home modifications.
JACC Eligibility: Do You Qualify?
To receive assistance through JACC, individuals must meet specific criteria. Here’s a summary based on the latest available information (reflecting 2025 figures provided in state guidance):
- Age: 60 years or older.
- Residency: Must be a New Jersey resident.
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Qualified Alien.
- Living Situation: Must reside in a community setting (private home, apartment), not an institution.
- Clinical Need: Assessed as needing a Nursing Facility Level of Care. This typically means requiring assistance with at least three Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (moving position), or locomotion (moving place to place).
- Income Limit (2025): Monthly income cannot exceed 365% of the Federal Poverty Level ($4,760/individual; $6,433/couple).
- Asset Limit (2025): Countable assets must be $40,000 or less for an individual, or $60,000 or less for a couple. Generally, your primary home, one vehicle, and personal belongings are not counted.
- Program Exclusions: Cannot be simultaneously enrolled in certain other state programs like the TBI Fund, AADSP, SRCP, or PASP.
JACC specifically helps seniors who need significant care but whose income or assets might be slightly above the stricter limits for Medicaid long-term care programs.
Available Services Through JACC
JACC offers a range of services tailored to individual needs through a personalized care plan developed with a dedicated care manager. Key service categories include:
- In-Home Support: Personal care, chore services, home-delivered meals.
- Community-Based Support: Adult day health/social services, transportation.
- Home Safety & Accessibility: Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA), Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS).
- Health & Equipment: Specialized medical equipment/supplies and evaluations.
- Caregiver Support: Respite care.
Mobility123 focuses specifically on the "Environmental Accessibility Adaptations" category, providing solutions that make homes safer and more navigable.
Understanding JACC Costs: Co-pays and Service Limits
While JACC provides substantial support, it's important to understand the financial aspects:
- Co-payments: Participants may be required to contribute to the cost of services via a co-pay, determined by their income on a sliding scale. Lower incomes generally mean lower (or no) co-pays.
- Monthly Service Cap: As of 2025 data, the total cost of direct JACC services (like home modifications, home care, etc.) is capped at $1,090 per participant per month. The cost of mandatory care management services is covered separately by the state.
- Need-Based Allocation: Eligibility doesn't automatically guarantee the maximum service amount. The specific services and funding allocated depend on the individual's assessed needs and the finalized care plan.
Applying for JACC: Your First Step
The designated starting point for JACC applications across New Jersey is your local County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) / Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).
- Statewide Contact: Call the toll-free number 1-877-222-3737 to be connected with your local office.
- Process Overview: Expect an initial screening, followed by steps involving financial verification, a formal clinical assessment (to determine ADL needs and NF LOC), and, if eligible, the development of your personalized care plan.
Mobility123: Your Partner for JACC-Funded Home Modifications
Once approved for JACC, your care plan may include funding for Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA) to improve home safety and independence. This is where Mobility123 becomes a crucial partner.
Mobility123 specializes in providing and installing the exact types of solutions often funded under JACC's EAA category:
- Stairlifts: Installation of high-quality straight and curved stairlifts (including leading brands like Bruno, Handicare, Access BDD) for safe access between floors, both indoors and outdoors.
- Wheelchair Lifts (VPLs & IPLs): Vertical Platform Lifts and Inclined Platform Lifts provide safe, reliable access over stairs or vertical barriers for wheelchair and powerchair users.
- Home Elevators: Including traditional elevators, compact Stiltz Homelifts, and panoramic Savaria Vuelifts, offering multi-level access.
- Accessible Remodeling: Creating barrier-free showers, walk-in tubs, and other bathroom modifications compliant with ADA standards for enhanced safety and usability.
Why Choose Mobility123 for Your JACC-Funded Project?
- Specialized Expertise: Since 2012, Mobility123 has focused exclusively on home accessibility, serving over 20,000 NJ clients. We are not general contractors; accessibility is our core competency.
- Code Compliance & Permit Management: With deep expertise navigating ADA, ASME, NJ state, and diverse local municipal codes across New Jersey, Mobility123 expertly manages the entire permit process for required projects (like homelifts, VPLs, elevators), ensuring your installation is fully compliant and hassle-free. This turnkey approach covers design, permits, construction, installation, and inspection coordination.
- In-House Professionals: Unlike companies relying heavily on subcontractors, Mobility123 utilizes our own highly skilled, licensed elevator mechanics and experienced carpenters for installations, ensuring quality control and accountability.
- Proven Trust: Our track record includes successfully completing projects for municipal and veteran programs (like VA HISA/SAH grants) and earning over 800 five-star customer reviews.
If your JACC care plan approves funding for EAA like a stairlift, wheelchair lift, or bathroom modification, you can often choose your provider. Mobility123 is experienced in working within NJ State guidelines to deliver these essential modifications.
Contact Mobility123 today to discuss how we can implement the accessibility solutions approved in your JACC care plan.
JACC FAQ & Answers
Can JACC funding be used for stairlifts or wheelchair lifts in New Jersey?
Yes, funding for stairlifts, wheelchair lifts (VPLs/IPLs), and other necessary home modifications can often be covered under the 'Environmental Accessibility Adaptations' (EAA) category within an approved JACC care plan. Mobility123 specializes in installing these types of JACC-allowable accessibility solutions throughout New Jersey.
Does Mobility123 handle permits needed for JACC-funded home modifications like bathrooms or lifts?
Absolutely. Mobility123 provides turnkey project management, which includes handling all necessary permits required by New Jersey state and local municipalities for installations like wheelchair lifts, bathroom modifications (if applicable), and home elevators. We ensure your project is fully code-compliant from start to finish.
If JACC approves a bathroom modification, can Mobility123 perform the work?
Yes. Mobility123 offers expert accessible remodeling services, including creating barrier-free showers, installing grab bars, and modifying bathrooms to meet accessible requirments. These modifications fall under the 'Environmental Accessibility Adaptations' potentially covered by JACC, and Mobility123's skilled carpenters perform the work.
What areas of New Jersey does Mobility123 serve for JACC-related projects?
Mobility123 provides installation and service for stairlifts, wheelchair lifts, home elevators, and accessible remodeling statewide across New Jersey, including North, Central, and South Jersey. We frequently work with clients utilizing JACC funding throughout the state.
