N.J. Admin. Code § 10:78-1.4

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

Section 10:78-1.4 - Principles of administration

(a) The following principles of administration apply in the NJ FamilyCare program.

1. Opportunity to make application shall be as follows:

i. Any individual who believes he or she is eligible shall be afforded an opportunity to make application (or reapplication) for the NJ FamilyCare program without delay.

2. The primary source of information requirements shall be as follows:

i. Program applicants or beneficiaries shall be the primary source of information concerning program eligibility; and

ii. The eligibility determination agency shall, when necessary, in the process of determining eligibility, use secondary sources of information with the knowledge and consent of the applicant or eligible person.

3. Adherence to law and administrative policy shall be as follows:

i. There shall be strict adherence to law and complete conformity with rules; and

ii. Requirements other than those established by law or rule shall not be imposed as a condition of receiving assistance under the NJ FamilyCare program.

(b) No cost sharing shall be imposed on children who are American Indians or Alaska Natives, as defined in 42 CFR 457.10. Proof of Federally recognized AI/AN tribal status shall be provided in the form of a tribal card or letter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:78-1.4

Amended by R.2002 d.371, effective 11/18/2002.
See: 34 N.J.R. 2244(a), 34 N.J.R. 2549(b), 34 N.J.R. 3978(c).
Added (b).
Amended by R.2006 d.347, effective 10/2/2006.
See: 38 N.J.R. 2602(a), 38 N.J.R. 3095(a), 38 N.J.R. 4222(a).
In (b), substituted "or" for "/", inserted ", as defined in 42 CFR 457.10" and deleted ", in accordance with 42 CFR 36a.16" from the end.