N.J. Admin. Code § 10:140-1.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 10:140-1.5 - Target population and priority for services

(a) For the purposes of the Personal Assistance Services Program, the target population includes those persons who meet the eligibility standards established in 10:140-2.1.

(b) Prioritization for service delivery shall be determined by the county designated agency in the following order of priority, for consumers who are:

1. Employed in a paid occupation.

i. A consumer shall be employed and provide supporting documentation upon request of the Program. Documentation of employment activities must be provided in writing by an independent third-party, on company/organization letterhead and/or approved/signed by an official of the company/organization attesting to the hours worked. AW-2, pay stub, or other recognized tax form is acceptable proof. For those who are unconventionally employed or self-employed, the documentation shall include a job description indicating the specific tasks performed under the employment arrangement.

2. Receiving training or education related to employment; or

3. Actively participating in community-based independent living (that is, volunteering).

i. A consumer shall volunteer for a minimum of 20 hours a month and provide supporting documentation upon request of the Program. Documentation of volunteer activities must be provided in writing by an independent third-party, on company/organization letterhead and/or approved/signed by an official of the company/organization attesting to the hours worked. The documentation shall include a job description indicating the specific tasks performed under the assignment.

ii. The Division shall impose a 90-day look-back period to verify both the longevity and sustainability of the volunteer activity.

iii. Consumers who are purchasing personal care services through a contracted agency are not permitted to use the same agency for the purposes of volunteer services in order to qualify for services under (b)1 above.

(c) All consumers shall provide the Division with verifiable documentation of their respective qualifying program activity as set forth in (b)1 through 3 above. Failure to provide documentation shall render the individual to be ineligible for continued services under the program.

(d) The following activities shall not be considered as qualifying program activity pursuant to the PASP:

1. Participation in an avocation or hobby;

2. Parenting or child rearing activities not covered at N.J.A.C. 10:140-1.4; and

3. Homemaking.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:140-1.5

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1818(b), effective 9/6/2016

Amended by 56 N.J.R. 261(a), effective 2/20/2024