N.J. Admin. Code § 10:90-2.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 10:90-2.15 - Child, parent or WFNJ/GA individual in an institution

(a) When a child who would be otherwise eligible for WFNJ is out of the home due to voluntary/involuntary placement in an institution, he or she shall be recognized as a member of the assistance unit so long as it is anticipated that he or she will return home within one year from the date of the placement. State only funds shall be used after the minor child has been absent from the home for more than 180 consecutive days.

1. A child whose placement is specified for a period longer than one year shall not be eligible during the entire period of placement.

2. Placement for an unspecified or indeterminate period shall be construed to be for less than one year. Should such period extend beyond one year, the child shall be deleted from the eligible unit at the end of the year.

3. In the case of a new application, eligibility of an institutionalized child shall be based upon the specified length of the placement starting from the date the placement began.

(b) The term "parent" as used in (c) below includes natural/adoptive parents, parent-persons, and legal guardians (see 10:90-2.7(a)3 ).

(c) Rules concerning a parent in an institution are:

1. Under WFNJ, when a parent is absent for diagnostic treatment or care and, even though hospitalized, is able to retain responsibility for supervising a plan for adequate care and control of his or her child(ren), eligibility shall continue so long as necessary to complete recovery but not to exceed 90 days.

i. When it appears that the absence will continue for more than 90 days, the case shall be reevaluated.

(d) When a WFNJ/GA assistance unit member is hospitalized for more than 30 days, cash assistance and TRA benefits shall be continued for up to 60 additional days for the purpose of retaining shelter to which the person can return.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:90-2.15

Amended by R.1998 d.42, effective 1/20/1998.
See: 29 N.J.R. 3971(b), 30 N.J.R. 389(a).
In (b), added "natural/adoptive" and "legal guardians"; and added new (d).
Amended by R.2011 d.068, effective 2/22/2011 (operative April 25, 2011).
See: 42 N.J.R. 1466(a), 43 N.J.R. 424(a).
In (d), substituted "TRA" for "EA".