How to apply for Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional — Financial Assistance and NJ Charity Care (Cape May County) in New Jersey

Who it's for

Cape May County's only hospital is Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House (formerly Cape Regional Medical Center, now part of Cooper Norcross Health). All NJ acute-care hospitals take part in the NJ Hospital Care Payment Assistance Program (Charity Care): 100% covered at or below 200% FPL, sliding scale to 300% FPL. Cooper also has its own Financial Assistance Policy for uninsured and underinsured patients. To apply, call the Cape Regional Financial Counselor at 609-463-2443 to set up an appointment (Cooper Financial Counseling: 856-342-3140), or get the policy and application at https://www.cooperhealth.org/patients-and-visitors/financial-and-insurance-information/financial-assistance-and-charity-care.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income (pay stubs for the past 90 days)
• Three most recent bank statements from every bank or credit union account in the household
• Two most recent tax returns, with all schedules
• Proof of Cape May County / NJ residency
• Photo identification
• Hospital bill or pre-treatment estimate

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional — Financial Assistance and NJ Charity Care (Cape May 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 (pay stubs for the past 90 days), three most recent bank statements from every bank or credit union account in the household, two most recent tax returns, with all schedules — 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