New Jersey Medical Insurance Statistics
Consider the following statistics about health care coverage in New Jersey:
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Total New Jersey Residents8,851,500
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Total New Jersey uninsured residents 8%
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Total New Jersey HMO enrollment 2,066,037
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Avg annual employee premium in NJ employer-sponsored plan (after employer contribution): $1,745
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Avg NJ hospital cost per inpatient day (before insurance) $2,555
Source data
Source data according to the Kaiser Family Foundation:
Health Insurance Coverage of the Total Population, states (2007-2008), U.S. (2008); Total HMO Enrollment, July 2008; Average Single Premium per Enrolled Employee; For Employer-Based Health Insurance, 2008; Hospital Adjusted Expenses per Inpatient Day, 2007
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New Jersey State Health Resources
Residents can also refer to a number of resources within New Jersey:
New Jersey Family Care
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New Jersey Medical Assistance Programs
For qualified individuals, Medicaid pays for hospital, doctor, prescription drug, nursing home and other healthcare needs and is funded jointly by the states and the federal government
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund
In the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Program, any illness can be covered based on uncovered eligible medical expenses and the family's income in a prior 12-month time period
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