NJ Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission
New Jersey Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 728 Trenton, NJ 08625- 0728 609-292-0600
Family Information Line: 1-800-335-FUND (3863)
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/cicrf/home/
The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund is a financial assistance program for New Jersey families whose children 21 years old or younger have an illness or condition. For those eligible, it reimburses families and guardians for expenses incurred not otherwise covered by health insurance or State or Federal programs
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