N.J. Admin. Code § 10:69-9.2
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 10:69-9.2 - Issuance of manual(a) Rules concerning assignment and responsibility are as follows: 1. The director of the CWA shall assign copies of this chapter as an eligibility manual to administrative staff and all other income maintenance staff members working with applicants and beneficiaries and to social services staff as appropriate and shall ensure that each staff member is thoroughly familiar with its contents and applies the required policy and procedures consistently.2. The Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) shall issue updates to this chapter with revisions duly promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., as well as informational materials, as necessary. It is the responsibility of each holder of the manual to maintain its accuracy by accessing updated copies of the manual in accordance with (b) below.3. One administrative copy of obsolete material related to this manual shall be kept by the CWA.(b) This eligibility manual is a public document. It is extremely important that all copies in use be absolutely accurate and up-to-date. A copy of this manual is maintained on the LexisNexis website, http://www.lexisnexis.com/njoal [File Link Not Available], and can be accessed free of charge. It is available as follows for agencies/individuals without access to the internet: 1. Copies are available in the State office of the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services and in each CWA office for examination or review during regular office hours on regular work days.2. Specific policy material necessary for an applicant or beneficiary or his or her representative to determine whether a hearing shall be requested or to prepare for a hearing shall be provided to such persons without charge.3. Welfare, social service, and other nonprofit organizations shall be furnished with a copy of this manual at no cost by submitting an official written request to: Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services
Office of Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Mail Code #26
PO Box 712
Trenton, NJ 08625-0712
Fax: 1-609-588-7343
4. A current up-to-date copy of the manual or any part of it is available from the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services at the cost of printing and mailing to anyone who requests it in writing at the address in (b)3 above.5. All State policy directives and supplementary information shall be posted on the DMAHS website and be sent to those who have been supplied with the eligibility manual and have requested to be added to the mailing list. The mailing list shall be maintained by DMAHS.N.J. Admin. Code § 10:69-9.2
Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3729(a), effective 12/4/2017