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Who is Eligible for the Fund?

  • In any prior, consecutive, 12 month period, dating back to 1988, eligible expenses must exceed 10% of the family's income, plus 15% of any excess income over $100,000.

  • The child must have been 21 years or younger when the medical expenses were incurred.

  • The family must have lived in New Jersey for 3 months immediately prior to the date of application. Migrant workers may be eligible, temporary residents are not.

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