N.J. Admin. Code § 10:70-2.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 10:70-2.3 - Collateral verification

(a) Collateral verification is the use of third-party information (both documentary and nondocumentary) from agencies or individuals other than members of the applicant's household to substantiate the accuracy of statements made on the application and during the interview.

1. Program applicants have the primary responsibility for providing verification of factors of eligibility. If it would be difficult or impossible for the applicants to provide necessary verification in a timely manner, the county board of social services shall provide assistance in obtaining the evidence.

2. In the absence of credible verification of all eligibility factors, eligibility for the Medically Needy Program may not be established.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:70-2.3

Amended by R.2006 d.364, effective 10/16/2006.
See: 38 N.J.R. 2368(a), 38 N.J.R. 4480(c).
In (a)1, substituted "board of social services" for "welfare agency".