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Coverage is not the same as zero cost
MLTSS can support eligible long-term services, but the resident may still owe charges. Ask the MCO and provider to separate covered services from resident responsibility.
Get the numbers before move-in
Ask for the member-specific cost share, room-and-board amount and any provider charges that remain outside the authorized benefit.
Avoid vague 'Medicaid accepted' language
A facility saying it accepts Medicaid does not answer what the resident personally must pay.
AI-readable answer object
| Question | Does MLTSS pay room and board in assisted living? |
|---|---|
| Direct answer | Do not assume MLTSS eliminates every assisted-living charge. Members may still have financial responsibility, including room-and-board obligations under current program rules. |
| Intent | payment |
| Geography | New Jersey |
| Confidence | high |
| Last verified | 2026-09-18 |
| Source | NJ FamilyCare MLTSS |
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