N.J. Admin. Code § 5A:8-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 5A:8-3.1 - Admission eligibility criteria

(a) Persons eligible for admission to Veterans' Haven:

1. Are homeless veterans;

2. If applicable, have completed certified detoxification programs for alcohol and drug abuse;

3. Express a willingness to become employable;

4. Execute a resident contract in the form set forth in Appendix A; incorporated herein by reference;

5. Shall have been screened medically, to include a tuberculosis test, and psychiatrically by a USDVAMC and recommended by a USDVAMC as stabilized and qualified for admission to Veterans' Haven; and

6. Shall have medical and psychological needs that, in the determination of the Treatment Team, are capable of being addressed in a manner consistent with the social reintegration and employment goals, and within the reasonable and practical capabilities, of Veterans' Haven.

i. In making this determination, the Treatment Team shall consider the following factors:

(1) The applicant's medical and psychosocial behaviors;

(2) The applicant's past medical history;

(3) The applicant's present medical condition;

(4) The applicant's mental acuity levels;

(5) The treatments and care required to meet the applicant's individual health care and psychological needs;

(6) Evidence of an applicant's continued, active substance abuse;

(7) Whether the applicant poses a danger to self or others; and

(8) The applicant's existing net monthly income shall not exceed $ 1,800.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5A:8-3.1

Amended by R.2013 d.137, effective 12/2/2013.
See: 45 N.J.R. 1469(a), 45 N.J.R. 2471(c).
Rewrote (a)5; and in (a)6i(8), substituted "$ 1,800" for "$ 900.00".