Establishes charity care program for emergency veterinary care for pets of certain individuals.
This bill establishes a program providing free or reduced-cost emergency veterinary care for pets of low-income New Jersey residents who already qualify for the state's human charity care program. It applies to companion pets (non-exotic animals kept for companionship), excluding those with existing pet insurance coverage. Veterinary hospitals must apply to participate, and the Department of Health will allocate funds from the General Fund to cover eligible emergency care costs. The program mirrors the existing human charity care eligibility criteria, requiring applicants to meet income limits (300% of federal poverty level) and have limited assets with no comprehensive health insurance.
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Introduced Feb 20, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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Jessica Ramirez
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