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Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund

The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission is established in, 
but not of, the NJ State Department of Human Services.

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.

What expenses are eligible?
The following incurred expenses will be considered and may be eligible for payment/reimbursement if found reasonable. The categories include, but are not limited to:

  • Specialized pediatric ambulatory care
  • Addictions/mental health services
  • Acute or specialized hospital care, both in and outpatient
  • Physician care in all settings
  • Medical equipment or disposable medical supplies
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Medically related home modifications and medical transportation
  • Home health care
  • Experimental medical treatment or pharmaceuticals following special review

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