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How to apply for Inspira Medical Center Salem + Salem County Safety-Net Referral — Financial Assistance (Salem County)

Salem County hospital safety net: Inspira Medical Center Salem (Mannington Township, Inspira Health) is Salem's principal hospital — small rural critical access facility. Larger referrals route to Inspira Mullica Hill (Gloucester), Cooper University Hospital (Camden), or cross-border to ChristianaCare Wilmington DE / Christiana Hospital (Newark DE). Distinctive — Salem is NJ's smallest county; only 1 in-county hospital. ALL participate in NJHCPAP. Cross-border DE health system context (ChristianaCare).

Who it's for

Salem County hospital safety net is Salem = Inspira Medical Center Salem (Inspira small rural critical access in Mannington). Referrals to Inspira Mullica Hill, Cooper Camden, or cross-border DE (ChristianaCare). NJ's smallest county.. 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.inspirahealthnetwork.org/patients-visitors/billing-financial-assistance. Phone: 856-935-1000.

Salem: Salem = Inspira Medical Center Salem (Inspira small rural critical access in Mannington). Referrals to Inspira Mullica Hill, Cooper Camden, or cross-border DE (ChristianaCare). NJ's smallest county.. NJHCPAP applies on top — 100% covered ≤200% FPL, sliding to 300% FPL.

What you'll need

  • Proof of household income
  • Proof of Salem 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: 856-935-1000

Renewals

per-encounter or annual

Official source →Last verified · June 11, 2026

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