East Newark Mayor Joseph R. Smith is encouraging eligible Borough residents to avail
themselves and their families of the folllowing two programs concerning health care and assistance for children:
NEW JERSEY FAMILYCARE is a federal and state funded health insurance program created
to help New Jersey's uninsured children have affordable health coverage. It is not a welfare program. New Jersey
FamilyCare is for families who do not have available or affordable employer insurance and cannot afford to pay the high cost
of private health insurance.
CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND helps New Jersey families, regardless of
income, whose un-reimbursed medical and related expenses have become a financial burden. To be considered for assistance
from the fund, a family must reside in New Jersey for at least three months and have uncovered medical bills or expenses for
the care of a child 21 years of age or younger. The program covers expenses such as hospital and physician bills, medications,
disposable medical goods and medical equipment, home care, medically related transportation and home and vehicle modifications.
Smith is recommending that any Borough resident who is eligible to contact the East
Newark Department of Human Services at 973-481-2902 for information and application forms. Smith stated that these type
of benefit programs help enhance the quality of life for all residents.
Submitted: By Mayor Joseph R. Smith and the East Newark Borough Council
Date: July 24, 2009
