N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:40-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 3A:40-3.2 - How to apply for functional services from the CSOC on behalf of children under 18 years of age

(a) DCF shall maintain information on initiating the application process on its website.

(b) To the extent practicable, written material shall be provided in the individual's primary language and in alternate formats as needed. Accommodations are made for applicants who cannot complete the application by himself or herself.

(c) Minimum information submitted shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Social data, such as name, address, telephone number, Social Security number, and present living arrangement;

2. Medical information;

3. Present programs, including the applicant's educational program;

4. Name, address, and telephone number of the individual, if someone other than the person on whose behalf application is being made;

5. Presenting request, such as the specific service(s) that may be desired, if known by the individual;

6. Financial information on the applicant and, as appropriate, the applicant's parents/guardians, including basic information, such as Social Security number and the amount and type of benefits received, and, when applicable, information required to determine the contribution to care pursuant to 30:4-60 and 66; and

7. Documentation of residency.

(d) It is the responsibility of the applicant to cooperate with the CSOC in obtaining required records by signing consent to release of information forms and identifying persons or agencies known by the applicant to be in possession of the needed records.

(e) An application is deemed complete when there is sufficient information to make a determination of eligibility.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:40-3.2

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a.