N.J. Admin. Code § 10:60C-4.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:60C-4.1 - Budget determination

(a) The budget shall be used for services, supports, and goods to ensure the participant is able to complete the activities of daily living consistent with the participant's individual needs.

(b) The budget shall be determined by cashing out the participant's PCA benefit based on the current authorization of hours pursuant tothe current PCA assessment and present rate of reimbursement for PCA services performed on a monthly basis. An identified percentage of the total cashed out benefit is deducted for the cost of administrative services performed by the VF/EA as described at N.J.A.C. 10:60C-7.1 to be determined by the State program office.

(c) The funds derived from the calculation at (b) above shall be maintained in a designated account by the VF/EA, to be used towards issuing payroll checks to employees hired by the participant, and payment for purchase of necessary equipment, supplies, and services upon receipt of timesheets and invoices/bills, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:60C-4.3.

(d) The monthly budget shall form the initial basis for completion of the cash management plan (CMP) described at N.J.A.C. 10:60C-4.5.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:60C-4.1

Amended and recodified from 10:142-4.1 by 56 N.J.R. 2294(a), effective 12/2/2024