New Jersey Department of Health
AIDS Drug Distribution Program (ADDP) and
Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP)
PO Box 722
Trenton, NJ 08625-0722
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING
THE APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ADDP AND/OR HIPP PROGRAM
Before
you begin completing the application form, please take a few minutes to review these specific instructions. While many of the questions
are self-explanatory, some require additional clarification to be completed correctly. If you need assistance completing this application, call toll
free 1-877-613-4533 for ADDP.
SECTION
I - APPLICANT I
NFORMATION
Enter yo
ur principal place of residence.
Seasonal or temporary residence in New Jersey, of whatever duration, does not constitute residency.
Include proof of residence, proof of residency include:
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Motor Vehicle records (e.g., valid Driver's License)
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Lease or mortgage
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Landlord's records and rent receipts
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Public utility records and receipts (electric, gas, phone bill)
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Records of social agencies, public or private
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Employment records
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Social Security records
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Post Office records
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Photo ID from county
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If you are homeless, have case manager/social
worker provide support documentation on facility
letterhead
You may pr
ovide your Social Security number on Page 2 of the application. Although optional, the SSN will help us better coordinate your
benefits and speed up processing your application. Providing your Social Security number will also verify eligibility by matching tax files at
the New Jersey Division of Taxation, and to identify other prescription coverage by searching health insurance records.
DOMESTI
C STATUS:
Check “separated” if:
(1) You and your spouse/partner live apart AND if you do not have access to, or receive support from, your spouse’s/partner’s income;
(2) Your spouse/partner has been confined to a long-term care or psychiatric institution for at least 30 days prior to this application.
If you check “separated,” you must complete Section III
SECTION
V – COMMUNICAT
ION
The Certi
fication and Authorization must be dated and signed (or marked) by you, your spouse/partner (if married/civil union).
CONTACT PE
RSON:
Provide the name of someone we may contact in the event that we are unable to reach you. Please indicate if your contact person is aware
of your HIV status.
PREPARER I
NFORMATION:
Anyone other than the applicant who prepares the form must provide their name and telephone number, in case questions should arise
concerning the application.
CASE MANAGE
R INFORMATION:
It is recommended that all applicants have or consult a case manager determined by county of residence. You may contact your county
board of social services or call the Division of HIV, STD and TB Services for a list of funded facilities in your area. ----
SECTION
VI – INCOME DET
AILS
HOUSEHOL
D UNIT:
In calculating the number of people in the household, include:
(1) Yourself, spouse/partner (if married/civil union), AND
(2) All persons whom you claim as a dependent OR all persons who claim you, the applicant, as their dependent.
Enter yo
ur TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME, by category, for the past 12 months. Enter your income. If you are married or a member of a
civil union, enter your income PLUS your spouse's/partner’s income. If you are dependent on others, also enter their total income.
Fill in ALL of the blanks. List gross figures unless otherwise indicated. If your income for any category is zero, write "0" in that space.
If you (a
nd/or your spouse/partner, if married/civil union) have no income, supply a letter of support from the person(s) who provides your
support. The letter must specifically state if the person(s) providing your support claims you as a dependent for income tax purposes.
If you an
d/or your spouse/partner have Medicare Part B premiums deducted monthly from your Social Security check, multiply this amount
by 12 (annual amount) and enter it under "Sources of Income." Most individuals who are permanently disabled or over 65 have Medicare
Part B deducted from their Social Security check.