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Below is an alphabetical listing of health insurance resources, community health care options, and state and federal programs that may provide coverage or assistance with services or expenses |
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Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund |
Assistance for families whose children have an illness or condition otherwise uncovered by insurance, Government programs, etc., for which expenses exceed 10% of the family's income |
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800-335-3863 |
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Charity Care NJ |
Hospital Care Payment Assistance for uninsured or under insured; ineligible for Government health coverage; meet income and assets eligibility criteria |
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866-588-5696 |
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CVS Minute Clinic |
Walk-in clinics; treatment for minor illnesses & injuries; vaccinations; physicals & screenings |
866-389-2727 |
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COBRA |
Allows employees and families who lose group insurance coverage to continue it |
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866-487-2365 |
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Dental Clinics |
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Dental Insurance |
International HealthCare Services 800-468-0608 |
Horizon Healthcare Dental, Inc. 800-433-6825 |
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Family Planning Clinics |
Primary care, preventative care and related health services; education, counseling and medical services that help couples plan their families, and promote the overall health of families |
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Federally Qualified Health Centers |
Federally Qualified Health Centers offer health care services for the uninsured and underinsured, as well as patients with Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance. Call to schedule an appointment - Emergencies will be referred to the closest Emergency Room. |
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HealthCare.gov |
Find Insurance Options; Get Help Using Insurance; The Health Care Law & You; Exploring Your Coverage & Pricing Options; Your Insurance Company & Rate Increases |
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Individual Health Coverage Program (IHC) |
For individuals and families without access to employer or Government health insurance benefits |
www.state.nj.us/dobi/division_insurance/ihcseh/ihcmain.htm |
609-292-7272 |
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Medicaid: Aged, Blind, Disabled |
Health coverage for those age 65 or older; blind or disabled; unable to afford healthcare; denied SSI or Medicaid because income was too high; lost SSI and waiting for Medicare SSD |
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Medicaid: Maternal Health |
Health coverage for pregnant residents of NJ who meet income guidelines |
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Medicaid: WorkAbility / DiscoverAbility NJ |
Health coverage for people with disabilities who are working and whose earnings would otherwise make them ineligible for Medicaid |
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888-285-3036 |
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Medicaid: NJ FamilyCare |
Health coverage for children age 18 and younger; as well as certain low-income parents/guardians |
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800-701-0710 |
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Medicare |
Age 65 or older; some disabled people under age 65; people of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease |
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800-633-4227 |
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Medicare Supplemental - State Assistance Program |
Medicare beneficiaries with problems or questions about their supplemental health insurance |
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800-792-8820 |
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Mental Health Services |
Promotes opportunities for adults with mental illness to maximize their ability to: seek and obtain treatment; live; work; socialize; and learn in the least restrictive environment with the appropriate therapeutic support |
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NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) |
Health coverage for children age 18 and younger; as well as certain low-income parents/guardians |
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800-701-0710 |
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Partnership for Prescription Assistance (previously known as Rx4NJ) |
Free or nearly free prescription medications |
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888-793-6765 |
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Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) |
65 or older, 18 or younger; receives Social Security Title II Disability benefits; meet income criteria |
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800-792-9745 |
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Planned Parenthood |
Access to reproductive health care to all NJ residents, regardless of individual circumstance |
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800-230-7526 |
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Prescription Assistance (My Rx Advocate) |
Assistance for uninsured US residents with an income level that presents economic hardship |
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877-331-0362 |
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Prescription Discount Programs |
$4 and free drug promotions by large chain stores |
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SHIP (Medicare Supplemental - State Assistance Program) |
Medicare beneficiaries with problems or questions about their supplemental health insurance |
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800-792-8820 |
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Small Employer Health Benefits Program (SEH) |
Allows small employers (2-50 employees) to have access to group health insurance plans without regard to the occupation of the group or the health status of any of the group’s members |
www.state.nj.us/dobi/division_insurance/ihcseh/sehmain.htm |
609-292-7272 |
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Special Child Health Services |
Assistance for families of children with complex, long-term medical and developmental disabilities |
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609-984-0755 |
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Temporary Disability |
Under the New Jersey Law, cash benefits are payable when an individual cannot work because of sickness or injury NOT caused by their job. |
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Walgreens Take Care Health Clinic |
Walk-in clinics; treatment for minor illnesses & injuries; vaccinations; physicals & screenings |
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866-825-3227 |
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Welfare Agencies |
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Veterans' Agencies |
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