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Provides free or reduced charge care for inpatient and outpatient services at acute care hospitals.
Click here for Charity Care information in English www.state.nj.us/health/cc/documents/ccfactsh.pdf
En español www.state.nj.us/health/cc/documents/ccfactsh_spanish.pdf
Charity Care Income Criteria (separate word document)
Provides financing for health care services, including hospitals, doctors, prescriptions, nursing homes and other healthcare needs, for low-income individuals and families. The website offers general information about eligibility requirements and access to more detailed information.
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/dhsmed.html
This program provides low cost or no cost health insurance for kids and certain low-income parents. NJ FamilyCare is for families who do not have available or affordable employer insurance, and cannot afford to pay the high cost of private health insurance.
Visit the NJ FamilyCare website for detailed information about the program, eligibility requirements and both a printable and online application.
www.njfamilycare.org
This is a financial assistance program for NJ families whose children have an illness or condition (acute or chronic) for which expenses are incurred that are not fully covered by insurance, state or federal programs, or other sources. If you are in this situation and are not eligible for full Charity Care coverage, you may qualify for this program if uncovered medical expenses exceed 10% of annual family income.
Click here for a brochure in English
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/catill/ProgramLiterature/billsinsert1.pdf
En español www.state.nj.us/humanservices/catill/ProgramLiterature/billsinsert2.pdf
Or visit the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund website at
www.state.nj/humanservices/catill/cicrfl.htm
This organization provides compensation to innocent victims of violent crime for some expenses they suffer as a result of the crime.
Visit the website to learn about available benefits and how to apply at
www.state.nj.us/victims
This state-funded prescription drug assistance program is for NJ residents who are at least 65 years of age, or at least 18 years of age and receiving Social Security Disability benefits; and who meet annual income requirements.
Visit the PAAD website at www.njpaad.gov
This state-funded prescription drug assistance program is for NJ residents who are at least 65 years of age, or at least 18 years of age and receiving Social Security Disability benefits; and who meet annual income requirements.
Visit the Senior Gold Program website at www.njsrgold.gov
Rx4NJ and the Partnership for Prescription Assistance help low-income or uninsured NJ residents get free or discounted prescription drugs, direct from pharmaceutical manufacturers. The eligibility criteria for patient assistance programs vary from program to program and may even vary by medicines within a program. On both websites you can determine which public or private patient assistance programs you may be eligible for by answering questions and using the online application wizard. Printable applications to apply for free or discounted drug programs are also provided online.
Visit either program sebsite at www.rx4nj.org or www.pparx.org/Intro.php
This website is a central listing of clinical studies sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), other Federal agencies, the pharmaceutical industry, and non-profit organizations, such as universities. The site provides a listing, searchable by disease or condition, of regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. Information about a trial’s purpose, who may participate, locations and phone numbers can be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov
This website provides a free, searchable database of over 400 cancer treatment trials going on in New Jersey. When you register, NJCTC matches clinical trials in the state with your medical profile. Visit the NJCTC site at www.njctc.org/default.aspx
A patient assistance program that provides prescription drugs to individuals and families who are at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level – for example, individuals whose income is $26,000 a year or less, and families of four whose income is about $53,000 a year or less, are eligible. Medicatuibs can be ordered in 90-day supplies through the mail. Each 90-day supply is $20 or $30, depending on the medication.
For further information visit the site in English at www.rxoutreach.com
En español www.rxoutreach.com/spanish.aspx
The Pharmacy at Wal-mart offers over 350 generic drugs for $4 per prescription fill or refill. Visit your neighborhood Wal-Mart for more information or visit their website at www.walmart.com/pharmacy
Centers for Primary Health Care are located in each county and provide comprehensive primary care health services including pediatrics, internal/family medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and dental services. These centers also provide a range of enabling services such as social, nutrition counseling, translation, and transportation services. Services are available for the uninsured and underinsured, as well as patients with Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance. To locate a center near you visit www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/cphc/locations.shtml or call the Department of Health and Human Services at 609-292-7837.
The National Suicide Prevention provides a toll-free, 24-hour suicide prevention service. Anyone in a suicidal crisis or anyone seeking immediate mental health assistance should call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Or visit their website at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
For adults with serious mental illness, children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disturbances, or anyone in the state who feels they need help with a mental health problem, the DMHS promotes a comprehensive culturally competent system of care, including psychiatric inpatient settings and community-based support services.
Visit the Division of Mental Health Services at www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhs/index.html
New Jersey’s mental health information and referral service connects residents to mental health services, including inpatient and outpatient services, rehabilitation services, self-help services, legal, housing, employment, mental health education and more.
Find out more at www.njmentalhealthcares.org.
For crisis intervention see Psychiatric Screening/Crisis Centers.
New Jersey’s County Welfare Agencies (and Boards of Social Services)
County Welfare Offices help New Jersey residents who are in need of public assistance in order to acquire and sustain the basic necessities of life, such as food and shelter.
www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/dfdcwa39.html
Food stamps are available to low-income households, including families, couples without children, individuals, seniors, disabled persons, legal immigrants and victims of violence. You can apply through your local County Welfare Agency or online at www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/foodstamp.html. Application forms are also available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Creole, Korean, Polish, Portuguese and Gujarati.
Provides free legal service and/or direct legal representation to low-income New Jersey residents for a variety of topics ranging from health care and immigration to disability and assistance for seniors.
For more information visit Legal Services of New Jersey online at www.lsnj.org
To find out where you can get help in your county visit www.lsnj.org/directory.htm
LSNJ Law English Brochure English/Spanish
The Community Health Law Project provides legal and advocacy services to low-income persons with disabilities. The organization assists individuals with behavioral, developmental, physical and visual disabilities and people living with HIV/AIDS. Areas of expertise include public entitlements, housing advocacy, family law, consumer law, discrimination, counseling, etc. The organization has offices throughout the state of New Jersey. Visit the Community Health Law Project online at www.chlp.org or call them at 973-275-1175.
This privately funded, non-profit, faith-based public interest law center is dedicated to serving the legal need of the immigrant community and working poor throughout Southern New Jersey. To find out more visit www.cclsj.org
New Jersey has a statewide, toll-free, 24-hour hotline to serve domestic violence victims and others seeking information about domestic violence – 1-800-572-SAFE (1-800-572-7233).
DAS provides statewide leadership for alcohol and other drug prevention and treatment services for New Jersey residents. The division works to decrease misuse or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs by supporting the development of a comprehensive, high quality network of prevention and treatment.
For more information you can visit their website at www.state.nj.us/humanservices/das/index.htm or call their office at 609-292-5760.
For the Addictions Hotline of NJ dial 1-800-238-2333.
For a Directory of Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs by County visit http://samsdev.rutgers.edu/dastxdirectory/txdirmain.htm
Multi-lingual call specialists provide confidential information and referral services to callers on a variety of issues, including Physical and Mental Health Resources, Support for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities, Basic Human Needs Resources, among others. Dial 211 toll-free, 24 hours a day, throughout the state of NJ. Or visit the NJ 211 website, which features a searchable database and operators available for live chat, at www.nj211.org.
ARMDS’ goal is to assist patients in addressing their healthcare needs in every way possible, which we hope to do by providing helpful information and resources.