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How to apply for AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (Atlantic City Campus + Mainland Campus) — Financial Assistance (Atlantic County)
Atlantic County hospital safety net: AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center operates 2 campuses — City Campus (Atlantic City, urban safety-net for Atlantic City + boardwalk visitors + casino workers) and Mainland Campus (Pomona, the suburban academic campus). AtlantiCare joined Geisinger 2015 → became independent again 2020 (one of NJ's distinctive hospital system stories — the only major NJ hospital system to have been part of a PA-based system and returned to independence). Today operates as independent NJ system. Distinctive — Atlantic City + tourism + casino workforce creates unusual safety-net demand patterns. ALL participate in NJHCPAP.
Who it's for
Atlantic County hospital safety net is Atlantic = AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (City Campus + Mainland Campus). INDEPENDENT NJ system. History: joined Geisinger PA 2015 → returned to independence 2020 — unique NJ story.. ALL NJ acute-care hospitals participate in NJ Hospital Care Payment Assistance Program (NJHCPAP, formerly Charity Care) — 100% covered ≤200% FPL, sliding scale to 300% FPL. Each system also operates its own Financial Assistance Program above NJHCPAP. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.atlanticare.org/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 609-441-2000.
Atlantic: Atlantic = AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (City Campus + Mainland Campus). INDEPENDENT NJ system. History: joined Geisinger PA 2015 → returned to independence 2020 — unique NJ story.. NJHCPAP applies on top — 100% covered ≤200% FPL, sliding to 300% FPL. NJ Jersey Shore final batch closes the catalog.
What you'll need
- Proof of household income
- Proof of Atlantic County / NJ residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
- Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 609-441-2000
Renewals
per-encounter or annual
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