N.J. Admin. Code § 13:75-4.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:75-4.11 - Domestic help, child care, day care, and home health care services

(a) The reimbursement for expenses arising out of providing child care and/or day care for a minor child or for an adult who may or may not be the victims of the crime alleged in the claimant's application, but who, nevertheless, is in need of such services and/or assistance as a direct result of the crime giving rise to the application, shall be set by the Office.

1. The Office shall make a case-by-case determination as to a reasonable period of time for the provision of child care and/or day care services. Such determinations shall be based on a totality of the circumstances.

2. Except for cases determined to be catastrophic in nature, reimbursement for child care and/or day care services shall not exceed $ 6,500 in the aggregate.

3. Day care expenses for dependent children shall be reimbursed solely for those children who are 14 years old or less.

(b) The reimbursement for expenses arising out of hiring domestic help as a direct result of the crime giving rise to the application shall be set by the Office.

1. The Office shall make a determination in each case as to a reasonable period of time for the employment of domestic help. Such determinations shall be based on a totality of the circumstances.

2. Except for cases determined to be catastrophic in nature, the total amount of reimbursement for domestic help shall not exceed $ 6,500 in the aggregate.

(c) Where domestic help and/or child care or day care services are provided by a family member and/or private individual, out-of-pocket expenses shall be verified through canceled checks, paid receipts, and other appropriate evidence.

(d) Verification shall be provided by the claimant or victim that child care or day care services are related to the crime that formed the basis for the application and/or the recovery period in question.

(e) Home and institutional care services provided by licensed professionals involving both domestic assistance and advanced medical care and treatment are not covered by any award limits set forth in this section.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:75-4.11