N.J. Admin. Code § 10:78-1.7

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

Section 10:78-1.7 - Nondiscrimination

(a) Discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, or disability shall be prohibited.

(b) All persons seeking or receiving FamilyCare benefits shall be afforded an opportunity to file a complaint alleging discrimination. Such complaints may be filed directly with the Director, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, PO Box 712, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0712.

(c) In any instance in which a complaint of alleged discrimination is filed with a State or county agency, the complaint shall be forwarded immediately to the Director, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services. The Director, upon receipt of any such complaint, shall take any such action he or she deems appropriate to the situation. This action may include, but shall not be limited to, the securing of reports from whatever sources have knowledge pertinent to the situation and referral to the Division on Civil Rights of the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety for investigation, evaluation, and recommendation by that agency.

(d) The eligibility determination agency shall afford full cooperation in the investigation of complaints of discrimination as may be requested by the State Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, or the State Division on Civil Rights.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:78-1.7