Financial Assistance Services
Social Security Administration
The Federal Social Security Administration administers the Supplemental Security
Income (SSI) Program. Eligible are persons ages 65 or older or those who are
disabled, including children. Through the program, they receive (among other
benefits) maintenance payments and supportive services through the county welfare
agencies.
General information: 1-800-576-5774
Social Security Office
3300 Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ
Hoboken Social Security
5 Marine Plaza
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF)
Goal: To provide financial assistance for New Jersey families whose children
have experienced an illness or condition that is not otherwise covered by insurance,
state or federal programs or other sources such as fundraising.
General information: 1-800-335-3863
Website: http://www.state.njus/humanservices/directory.html
New Jersey Division of New
Developmental Disabilities
Besides the respite, counseling and crisis services, assistive devices, home
and vehicle modifications and personal/home health services, the DDD also helps
eligible families with cash subsidies.
For an application, please phone: (973) 977-4004
Division of Disability Services
NJ Dept. of Human Services
PO Box 700
Trenton, NJ 08625-0700
Phone: 1-888-285-3036
(609) 292-7800 (main)
Pharmaceutical Assistance
Program (PAP)
Many pharmaceutical companies have programs to assist consumers who have limited
income and who are without health insurance, which covers the cost of medications.
For specific information about PAP:
Phone: 1-800-792-9745
--- Emergency Medication Fund: 1-800-336-5843
--- AIDS Drug Distribution (ADDP): (609) 588-7038
Public Assistance –
Welfare
100 Newkirk Avenue
Jersey City, NJ
Medical Insurance
New Jersey Family Care is a federal and state funded health insurance to help
the uninsured children to have affordable health coverage.
NJ Family Care
Phone: 1-800-701-0710
This phone number will direct you to the nearest enrollment center.
Medicaid Office – Hot Line:
1-800-356-1561
438 Summit Ave, 6th floor
Jersey City, NJ
Phone: (201) 217-7100
Medicaid County Office
100 Newkirk Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 420-3000 or (201) 420-0343
Division of Family Health
Services – WIC Program
This supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides
basic nutritious foods to recipients.
Jersey City WIC – (201) 547-6842
North Hudson WIC – (201) 866-4700
Food Stamps
Hot Line – 1-800-792-9773 or 1-800-792-9774
2 Enos Place
Jersey City, NJ
Phone: (201) 420-3172
Employment Center – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
438 Summit Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 217-7181
Employment Service
438 Summit Ave., 1st floor
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 795-8800
Technology Assistance Resource
Program (TARP)
The mission of the program is to increase the awareness and access to assistive
technology for people throughout New Jersey.
CN
Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone: 1-800-342-5832
1-800-382-7765
Special Child Health Service may also assist in obtaining financial aid from private sources. Phone: (201) 915-2514