N.J. Admin. Code § 10:155-1.20

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 10:155-1.20 - Recovery of Commission expenses

(a) If a family receives assistance from the Fund for a child, in accordance with this chapter, and subsequently recovers damages or a financial award for the child's medical expenses, pursuant to a settlement or judgment in a legal action, the family shall reimburse the Fund for either:

1. The amount of assistance received from the Fund; or

2. The portion of assistance received for the injury, illness or condition covered by the damage or judgment, less the family's expenses of recovery.

(b) The Commission may negotiate or settle the recovery of such claims, for cause presented by the family to the Commission.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:155-1.20

New Rule, R.1993 d.438, effective 9/7/1993.
See: 25 New Jersey Register 2169(a), 25 New Jersey Register 4128(a).