Other Health Resources in our State

Comprehensive primary health care is available at FQHCs on a sliding fee scale. Typical services include internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, geriatrics, medical and surgical subspecialties, laboratory, podiatry, pharmacy, X-ray, dental, and mental health services. Find a local FQHC.

Free and Charitable Clinics are healthcare organizations that provide a range of medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, and behavioral health services to people who are uninsured or underinsured or have limited or no access to healthcare. Clinics provide services regardless of the patient's ability to pay. Find a Free and Charitable Clinic near you.

The IHCAP is a review program used to assess whether an insurance company has inappropriately denied medical coverage to patients. If an insurance carrier has denied coverage for medically necessary treatment, the patient can apply for review through IHCAP to have the decision reviewed by a neutral party. Learn more about IHCAP.

NJ Cancer Screening and Early Detection provides comprehensive breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancer screening. Eligible people must meet income limits and be uninsured or underinsured. For more information, call 800-328-3838. Find a local screening center.

Cancer care is often costly, and many families who do not have adequate insurance coverage struggle to care for their loved ones' needs. Resources for cancer care include: 

• The Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition connects people to a centralized catalog of financial assistance providers. It does not provide direct financial assistance. 

• Managing the Costs of Cancer Care is a comprehensive booklet published by the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

• The National Cancer Institute’s website has financial resources.

The WTC Health Program provides free medical monitoring and treatment for responders, survivors, residents, and students who worked, volunteered, lived, or attended school at or near the WTC and related sites in NYC, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001. Those now living outside the NYC area have access to a nationwide network of providers. For further information about this program or to apply, visit the website. For additional support and programs related to the September 11th terrorist attacks, visit Voices of September 11.

The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund provides eligible families with financial assistance to help cover medical expenses due to their child’s catastrophic illness or injury. To learn more or to get an application, visit their website or call 800-335-3863.

Some nonprofit organizations focusing on a particular disease or disorder may offer financial assistance and emotional support. Find diagnosis-based assistance by searching here. 

NJ Quitline is a free and confidential service that provides counseling and referral services for people who are ready to quit using tobacco products. For more information, visit NJ Quitline or call 866-657-8677.

Each county health department had different health programs. Learn about programs from the local department of health.