N.J. Admin. Code § 10:90-6.2

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

Section 10:90-6.2 - Persons eligible for emergency assistance

(a) Only WFNJ (WFNJ/TANF and WFNJ/GA) recipients, including those determined eligible for WFNJ benefits based on immediate need, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, are eligible for emergency assistance.

1. When an applicant or recipient requests EA, the Application for Emergency Assistance (WFNJ/EA-1) and the attachments, as appropriate, shall be completed. After considering all factors leading up to the individual's circumstances, and determining whether or not the individual had the functional capacity to avert the situation, based on the initial WFNJ screening, the agency shall make an EA eligibility determination. The determination shall be made timely to avoid eviction and prevent homelessness.

Amended by R.2010 d.239, effective 11/1/2010.
See: 41 N.J.R. 3887(a), 42 N.J.R. 2621(a).
Inserted designation (a); and added (a)1.