N.J. Admin. Code § 12:17-17.2

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

Section 12:17-17.2 - Procedures for filing of claims for benefits

(a) All claims and other required documents relating to a claim for disability benefits during unemployment may be filed by mail except in those cases where the claimant is notified by the Division that a personal appearance or examination will be required. Filing by mail shall be deemed complete as of the postmarked date unless the claimant can provide evidence of an earlier date of mailing.

(b) Disability benefits shall be payable to a claimant residing in another state or in Canada, provided he or she complies with the requirements of the Unemployment Compensation Law and this subchapter. In such cases, the attending physician, advanced practice nurse, dentist, chiropractor, podiatrist, practicing psychologist or optometrist shall be licensed under the laws applicable to the place where the claimant is receiving treatment.

(c) If an independent medical examination of a claimant is required, the Division shall authorize such examination to be made by a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse, dentist, podiatrist, chiropractor, practicing psychologist or optometrist. The payment of examination fees shall be consistent with those fees established in 12:18-3.1(g) concerning temporary disability examination fees.

(d) If a claimant refuses to submit to an independent medical examination by a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse, dentist, podiatrist, chiropractor, practicing psychologist, or optometrist designated by the Division, he or she shall be disqualified for receiving all benefits for the period of disability in question, except for benefits already paid.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:17-17.2

Amended by R.2003 d.276, effective 7/7/2003.
See: 35 N.J.R. 1527(a), 35 N.J.R. 2874(b).
In (d), substituted "designated" for 'designed" following "optometrist".
Amended by R.2009 d.21, effective 1/5/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 4289(a), 41 N.J.R. 263(a).
Inserted "advanced practice nurse," throughout.