Senior benefits in Cape May County, New Jersey

Cape May County emergency aid: (1) Cape May County Board of Social Services for Cash Assistance (WorkFirst NJ TANF), General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, NJ FamilyCare Medicaid (609-886-6200); (2) Cape May AAA for senior-specific case management (609-886-2784); (3) NJHCPAP + hospital FAP for healthcare safety-net; (4) Cape May County Department of Social Services + Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Camden coordinate LIHEAP delivery for Cape May County for LIHEAP/USF; (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Camden (serving all of South Jersey + Shore); (6) Food Bank of South Jersey + Community FoodBank of NJ; (7) NJ SHARES utility-bill assistance; (8) NJ 2-1-1 for general referrals.

$200–$3,000/yr

NJ LIHEAP for Cape May County residents: Cape May County Department of Social Services + Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Camden coordinate LIHEAP delivery for Cape May County. Income limit: 60% state median (~$50,005 family of 1, ~$65,000 family of 2). Apply via DCAid (dcaid.dca.nj.gov), by calling 1-800-510-3102, or at the local administering agency. USF (Universal Service Fund) layers on top for ongoing year-round utility relief.

$200–$1,500/yr

In this county: Cape May: NJ LIHEAP delivery via Cape May County Department of Social Services + Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Camden coordinate LIHEAP delivery for Cape May County. NJ Jersey Shore final batch closes the catalog.

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.cooperhealth.org/patients-and-visitors/financial-and-insurance-information/financial-assistance-and-charity-care. Phone: 609-463-2000.

$500–$30,000/yr

In this county: 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.

Cape May County AAA serves seniors age 60+ and caregivers. Services include: Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels); NJ SHIP (Medicare benefits counseling); PAAD/Senior Gold/Lifeline enrollment via NJSave combined application; Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC); Caregiver Support; Protective Services; LSTC Long-Term Care Options Counseling. Apply by calling AAA at 609-886-2784 or emailing aging@capemaycountynj.gov.

$1,500–$6,000/yr

NJ Transit (Atlantic City Line connections via Atlantic City + Cape May-Lewes Ferry cross-border DE) + Local Bus serves Cape May County. Cape May County (~95K, NJ's southernmost county): NJ Transit bus 313/315/553/554 connects Cape May + Wildwood + Avalon to Atlantic City for further rail. Cape May-Lewes Ferry (Delaware River and Bay Authority) connects Cape May NJ to Lewes DE — cross-border DE/MD/VA gateway. NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare half-fare for 62+. Limited fixed-route; seasonal tourist heavy.. NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare ID required for half-fare — apply at NJ Transit customer service center or via mail-in form. Access Link statewide ADA paratransit within ¾ mile of NJ Transit bus routes.

$300–$2,500/yr