New Jersey Statewide Navigation Bar New Jersey Home New Jersey Business NJ  State Government State Services A to Z NJ Departments
DHS Banner
Health Care Disability Programs Welfare Services Children's Services Working Families
DHS Home About DHS DHS Services A to Z Publications Hotlines FAQ Helpful Links
catastrophic Illness  Banner catastrophic Illness Logo
The Commission
How To Contact Us
Program Literature
photo of Father and Daughter

What Is A Catastrophic Illness?

In the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Program, any illness can be "catastrophic" based on uncovered eligible medical expenses and the family's income in a prior 12-month time period.

A catastrophic illness is any illness or condition, acute or chronic, for which expenses are incurred that are not fully covered by insurance, state, federal programs, or other sources and exceed the program's eligibility threshold.

There are no specific exclusions by diagnosis.


Next Page

contact us privacy statement legal statement accessibility statement nj home NJ State Home Page