Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Program (CICRFP)
 
Contact Information
Ralph J. Condo, Executive Director
609-292-0600

Department of Human Services
PO Box 728
Trenton, NJ 08625-0728
Web site
 
Hours of Service
8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
 
How to Apply

Catastrophic Illness in Chidlren Relief Fund Program
PO Box 728
Trenton, NJ 08625-0728
8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
1-800-335-3863 or 609-292-0600
Fax - 609-633-2947
e-mail
 
Parent Organization
Department of Human Services
PO Box 700
Trenton, NJ 08625-0700
Web site
 
Program Description
The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund provides eligible families with financial assistance to help them cover medical expenses that were previously incurred because their child became catastrophically ill or injured. Covered expenses include, but are not limited to, special ambulatory care, acute or specialized in- or out-patient hospital care, medical equipment, medically-related home modifications, home health care and medical transportation.
 
Fees
No fee for qualified individuals
 

Eligibility
General Requirements:
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.
 
Income Requirements:
None
 
Areas Served
Statewide
 
Language Translation Services
English, Spanish
 
Program Web Site Address
http://www.njcatastrophicfund.org