N.J. Admin. Code § 10:46-4.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 10:46-4.2 - Notice requirements

(a) Division staff shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the status of the eligibility determination no more than 60 days from receipt of a complete application for determination of eligibility for services.

(b) If the eligibility decision cannot be made within 60 days from receipt of a complete application for determination of eligibility for services, the applicant shall be advised, in writing, as to the specific reasons why a determination cannot be made, and shall be informed of the status of the application at least every 30 days. The written notice shall include the name and telephone number of a Division staff member for the person to contact regarding services.

(c) If the applicant is determined eligible, Division staff shall notify the applicant, in writing, within 10 working days of the determination and such notice shall include information regarding the service(s) deemed most suitable by the intake worker or the intake team.

1. If the most appropriate service as determined by the intake worker or the intake team is not immediately available, the Division shall provide an alternate service.

2. The Division may also place the eligible individual's name on the Community Care Program Waiting List in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:46C and/or any other applicable waiting lists. Nothing in this paragraph entitles an individual determined eligible for services to immediate enrollment on the Community Care Program or any other service for which there may be a waiting list.

(d) If the individual is determined ineligible, the Division shall notify the individual, in writing, within 10 working days of the determination.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:46-4.2

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 1839(a), effective 11/1/2021