Therapists Who Accept Medicaid & NJ FamilyCare in New Jersey
Bluebird Therapy Center accepts NJ FamilyCare, New Jersey's Medicaid program, through Aetna Better Health of New Jersey, Horizon NJ Health, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan and Wellpoint. With these plans, covered sessions cost $0 and you don't need a referral. Every session is online or by phone, so you can see a licensed therapist from home, anywhere in New Jersey.
Send us your insurance details and we'll run a free check to confirm your coverage before your first session.
- In-network with 4 NJ FamilyCare plans
- $0 for covered sessions
- No referral needed
- Video or phone, anywhere in NJ
- Adults 18+
Clinically reviewed by Aliza Sokel, LCSW, Clinical Director · Last updated November 2026
Most people who call us with NJ FamilyCare ask three things:
NJ FamilyCare Plans We Accept
| NJ FamilyCare plan | At Bluebird |
|---|---|
| Aetna Better Health of New Jersey | ✓ In-network |
| Horizon NJ Health | ✓ In-network |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan | ✓ In-network |
| Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup) | ✓ In-network |
| Fidelis Care | ✗ Not in network |
Not sure which plan you have? The plan name is on your member ID card, and you can upload a photo of the front and back of your card through our .
Have both Medicare and NJ FamilyCare? We see dual-eligible clients too. Add both cards to the and we'll check your coverage with each plan. Learn more about therapy covered by Medicare.
How NJ FamilyCare Covers Therapy
Since January 1, 2025, outpatient mental health therapy for NJ FamilyCare members has been covered through each member's managed care plan (NJ Behavioral Health Integration FAQ). That means a therapist who "takes Medicaid" still has to be in your specific plan's network, and coverage questions go to your plan's member services.
With the four plans above, Bluebird sessions cost $0 and need no referral or prior authorization. We still confirm your coverage before your first session, so you know where you stand before you start.
What We Help With
Bluebird offers therapy for adults 18 and older, for concerns such as stress and burnout, financial stress, anxiety and worry, depression, grief and loss, loneliness, major life changes, chronic illness or pain affecting your mood, relationship and family stress, and sleep problems linked to stress. You don't need a name for what you're feeling before you call.
Your first session is a chance to talk about what's going on and what you'd like to change. Your therapist will ask some questions, explain how sessions work and agree the next steps with you. You can go at your own pace.
Online and Phone Therapy, Covered by NJ FamilyCare
New Jersey law requires NJ FamilyCare to cover telehealth therapy the same way it covers in-person care (P.L.2021, c.310). Sessions take place in Bluebird's secure, HIPAA-compliant client portal, and you'll set up your login when you start. Prefer not to use video? New Jersey's telehealth law also allows phone-only (audio-only) sessions, and Bluebird offers them.
For video, all you need is a phone, tablet or computer with a camera, an internet connection and a private place to talk. There's no commute, so it works the same in Bergen County as in Cape May. See how online therapy works.
Meet Your Therapist
Care at Bluebird is led by Aliza Sokel, LCSW, Bluebird's Clinical Director. Aliza oversees the care every client receives and also works directly with clients. NJ FamilyCare members get the same care as every other Bluebird client.
How to Get Started
Send us your insurance details through the or by calling (201) 431-0434. Have your member ID card and date of birth ready.
We run a free insurance check to confirm your plan and that your sessions are covered.
Book your first session by video or phone. Right now, the typical wait from first call to first session is less than 7 days.
After you send your details, we usually confirm your coverage within one business day. We'll contact you by phone, text or email. If we can't confirm NJ FamilyCare coverage, we'll help you work out what insurance you do have. If we're not in network with it, we can offer a sliding-scale private-pay option.
NJ FamilyCare Therapy FAQs
Does Medicaid cover therapy in New Jersey?
Yes. NJ FamilyCare covers outpatient mental health therapy through your managed care plan. At Bluebird, adults with Aetna Better Health of New Jersey, Horizon NJ Health, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan or Wellpoint pay $0 for covered sessions.
Do I need a referral?
No. With these four plans, you don't need a referral or prior authorization. You can contact Bluebird directly.
Does NJ FamilyCare cover online therapy?
Yes. New Jersey law requires NJ FamilyCare to cover telehealth therapy the same way it covers in-person care. All Bluebird sessions are online or by phone.
Do you see children or teens?
No. Bluebird works with adults 18 and older. Your plan's member services can help you find an in-network provider for a child or teenager, or call us and we'll help with a referral suggestion.
How soon can I start?
Right now, the typical wait from your first call to your first session is less than 7 days.
Check Your Coverage and Get Started
If you have NJ FamilyCare through Aetna Better Health of New Jersey, Horizon NJ Health, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan or Wellpoint, you can start therapy at no cost for covered sessions. Send us your insurance details and we'll take it from there.
Bluebird provides outpatient therapy and is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911 in an emergency.
Written by Bluebird Therapy Center · Clinically reviewed by Aliza Sokel, LCSW, Clinical Director · Last updated November 2026
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