N.J. Admin. Code § 10:167D-4.3

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

Section 10:167D-4.3 - Residency requirement

(a) Only residents of this State shall be eligible for the Lifeline Programs.

(b) The applicant must be able to substantiate residence upon request by the Department, and is required to submit copies of two documents showing evidence of current residence at the time of application. The following are examples of proof of residence:

1. Motor vehicle records, such as a valid driver's license;

2. Landlord's records and rent receipts;

3. Public utility records and receipts, such as an electric bill;

4. Personal property assessment records;

5. Records of professional people or businesses, such as doctors and department stores;

6. Post office records;

7. Records of social agencies, public or private; and

8. Employment records.

(c) Determination as to continued New Jersey residence of a person absent from this State shall be based upon contact with the applicant by a representative of the Department.

(d) In determining the continued New Jersey residence of an absentee, the issue is whether the individual intends to return to New Jersey or remain indefinitely in the other jurisdiction. If a beneficiary leaves New Jersey with the intent to establish a principal residence elsewhere, the beneficiary becomes ineligible for benefits and must immediately notify the Department of the change of address.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:167D-4.3

Amended by, 49 N.J.R. 3220(a), effective 9/18/2017.