How to apply for Trinitas Regional Medical Center (RWJBarnabas, Elizabeth) + Overlook Medical Center (Atlantic Health, Summit) + Robert Wood Johnson Rahway — Financial Assistance (Union County)

Who it's for

Union County hospital safety net is Union = Trinitas (RWJBarnabas Elizabeth flagship) + Overlook (Atlantic Health Summit) + RWJ Rahway. Two competing systems.. ALL NJ acute-care hospitals participate in the NJ Hospital Care Payment Assistance Program (NJHCPAP, formerly Charity Care) — 100% covered ≤200% FPL, sliding scale to 300% FPL — this applies in every NJ county. Each system also operates its own Financial Assistance Program above NJHCPAP for those between 300-400% FPL. Apply at the hospital's financial counseling office or at https://www.rwjbh.org/patients-visitors/billing-financial-assistance/. Phone: 908-994-5000.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Proof of Union County / NJ residency
• Photo identification
• Proof of uninsured status or insurance gap
• Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Trinitas Regional Medical Center (RWJBarnabas, Elizabeth) + Overlook Medical Center (Atlantic Health, Summit) + Robert Wood Johnson Rahway — Financial Assistance (Union County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of household income, proof of union county / nj residency, photo identification — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

per-encounter or annual