18 and no medical or dental insurance NJ?
I am about to turn 18 in june 2008 and my parents don’t have any type of insurance (medical, dental) and I desperately need it because I cannot afford to pay 100% of the charges. Currently I am unemployed. What schould I do, where do I get information? I don’t have any idea where I would be able to get free dental and health insurance. Although I will most likely work by June, it will be part time because I’m still in school so I will not make enough money to buy insurance because it is very expensive. Once again I live in NJ. Please help. I heard of charity care buy I don’t know if I will qualify. I live with my parents but they cannot afford to pay for themselves, not mentioning me. I appreciate the help <3
you may qualify for welfare if you fall under the poverty level for WIC. But if you live with your parents who own their own home, you may not qualify. Then you may have to declare emancipation and they will not be able to claim you.
if not, try calling the welfare office for sliding fee dental offices.
The other thing you can do if your credit is good is apply for “Care Credit”. This is usually no interest for one year. The credit card pays the dentist and you pay the credit card.
good luck!
Health Care, New Jersey and Jon Corzine
