N.J. Admin. Code § 10:164A-5.3

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

Section 10:164A-5.3 - Responsibilities in the application process

(a) The agency has the responsibility in the application process to:

1. Explain the purposes and eligibility requirements of the program and indicate the applicant's rights and responsibilities under its provisions;

2. Accept and process applications; and

3. Maintain files, including applications and supporting documents, for all applicants.

(b) The caregiver has the responsibility to:

1. Complete the eligibility application forms truthfully, legibly, and accurately; and

2. Provide the agency with documentation that supports statements made on the eligibility application, when required.

(c) The caregiver has the responsibility to notify the agency whenever one of the following occurs:

1. The client's address changes;

2. The client's annual income changes to an amount that will change their eligibility for services or their co-payment requirement;

3. The client's marital status changes; or

4. The single client's liquid resources change to exceed $ 40,000, or a couple's combined liquid resources exceed $ 60,000.

(d) The agency shall provide the caregiver with the written statement of eligibility determination within 30 days of the application.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:164A-5.3