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How to apply for Cape Regional Medical Center (INDEPENDENT) — Financial Assistance (Cape May County)

Cape May County hospital safety net: Cape Regional Medical Center (Cape May Court House, INDEPENDENT critical access hospital) is Cape May's principal — and ONLY — hospital. One of NJ's last independent rural community hospitals (joining Hunterdon Health, CarePoint, Deborah, Saint Peter's New Brunswick, Charles Cole as the catalog's documented independents). Larger referrals route to AtlantiCare (Atlantic County) or cross-border DE via Cape May-Lewes Ferry (ChristianaCare or Beebe Healthcare DE). Distinctive — Cape May has only 1 hospital; small INDEPENDENT system. ALL participate in NJHCPAP.

Who it's for

Cape May County hospital safety net is Cape May = Cape Regional Medical Center (INDEPENDENT). Only in-county hospital. One of NJ's last small independent community hospitals. Cross-border DE health system access via Cape May-Lewes Ferry.. 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.caperegional.com/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 609-463-2000.

Cape May: Cape May = Cape Regional Medical Center (INDEPENDENT). Only in-county hospital. One of NJ's last small independent community hospitals. Cross-border DE health system access via Cape May-Lewes Ferry.. 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 Cape May 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: 609-463-2000

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

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