N.J. Admin. Code § 8:133-7.8

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

Section 8:133-7.8 - Termination of Interim Assistance

(a) When notified by the Financial Entitlement Unit or equivalent that the client's Interim Assistance has been terminated, the business manager shall:

1. If a client is his or her own payee, mail a form FS-9, Business Manager's Statement to Interim Assistance Recipient, or form FS-9A, Business Manager's Statement to SSI Applicant reflecting Interim Assistance payment made and recoveries effected, to the client within five working days of Interim Assistance termination together with a bill for any outstanding balance;

2. If the client has a representative payee, mail the form FS-9 or FS-9A to the client within five working days of Interim Assistance termination and send the payee a copy of the FS-9 or FS-9A along with a bill for any outstanding balance;

3. Refer to the Discharge or Financial Entitlement Unit, within 30 calendar days after mailing of the bill, instances of failure by the client and/or representative payee to make payment of any outstanding balance to the hospital;

4. The Discharge or Financial Entitlement Unit shall review the matter with the client and/or representative payee, as necessary, in an effort to effect reimbursement; and

5. If the client and/or representative payee continue to fail or refuse to make payment to the hospital of any outstanding balance, the Discharge or Financial Entitlement Unit or equivalent shall immediately refer the matter to the Division of Mental Health Services' attorney for possible legal action.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:133-7.8

Recodified from 10:38-7.8 54 N.J.R. 65(a), effective 1/3/2022