N.J. Admin. Code § 10:72-9.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
Section 10:72-9.2 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

"Applicant" means any person who has made application for purposes of becoming a "qualified applicant."

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services.

"Countable income" means both earned and unearned income after disregards are taken in accordance with this subchapter.

"Department" means the Department of Human Services.

"Director" means the Director of the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services.

"Division" means the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services.

"Medicaid" means the New Jersey Medical Assistance and Health Services program.

"Medical assistance" means payments made on behalf of beneficiaries to providers for medical care and services.

"Provider" means any person, public or private institution, agency or business concern approved by the Division in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:49, lawfully providing medical care, services, goods and supplies which are specified in this subchapter and holding, where applicable, a current valid license to provide such services or to dispense such goods or supplies.

"Qualified applicant" means a person who is a resident of this State who meets the requirements contained in this subchapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:72-9.2

Amended by R.2008 d.30, effective 1/22/2008.
See: 39 N.J.R. 3704(a), 40 N.J.R. 723(a).
Added definition "Countable income" and deleted definition "Net income".