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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 21, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in New Jersey, we recommend that you visit the Department of Human Services or the governor's COVID-19 Resources website

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Description of Program and Relief

Free Testing for COVID-19 for Persons Without Insurance Coverage

Fees for testing for COVID-19 and related diagnostic services are waived for persons without health insurance.

Government or Lead Agency

New Jersey Department of Health

Dates Available

Available March 20, 2020, continuing indefinitely

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Must seek testing at a hospital or Federally Qualified Health Center

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Call: (800) 962-1253 or (800) 222-1222; 2-1-1

Text: “NJCOVID” to 898-211

List of Additional Information

More information is available in the Office of the Governor’s press release, here.


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