Excludes donations up to $15,000 when determining income eligibility for applicants to the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund program.

This bill (A3107) changes eligibility rules for New Jersey's Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund program. It directs the program's Commission to exclude up to $15,000 in community donations received by a parent or legal guardian - used for family living expenses like travel, lodging, or meals related to a child's catastrophic illness - from income calculations when determining eligibility. Currently, all income, including such donations, is counted toward eligibility. The change ensures families receiving community fundraising for care-related expenses won't be disqualified from the program due to those donations. It directly affects parents/guardians applying for medical expense assistance for children with catastrophic illnesses.