N.J. Admin. Code § 10:141-1.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10:141-1.9 - Responsibilities of the case manager

(a) Beneficiaries meeting the requirement for case management shall receive it as a covered service of the Fund. A case manager shall:

1. Make an initial visit to the beneficiary to advise and assist the beneficiary in accessing supports and implementing a support plan;

2. Maintain telephone contact with the beneficiary and make subsequent visits on a mutually agreed basis, with Division authorization, to determine compliance with the support plan. The level of case management will depend on the complexity and cost of the support plan;

3. Contact the provider(s) of service to determine the progress of the beneficiary, and to obtain reports related thereto;

4. Be responsible for educating the beneficiary/family on methods and options to maintain, enhance, or increase independence;

5. Assist the beneficiary/provider in modifying the service plan as necessary, within the fiscal limits approved in the support plan; and

6. Make a final report to the Division on the outcome of supports and a recommendation if further support may be required. If additional service or support is desired/required, the beneficiary will be required to reapply to the Fund.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:141-1.9

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 1683(a), effective 6/19/2017