New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 140 - PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES PROGRAM
Subchapter 3 - SCREENING, SERVICES AND APPEALS
Section 10:140-3.12 - Confidentiality and disclosure of information

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:140-3.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) All identifiable personal information regarding applicants or consumers under this program obtained or maintained under this program shall be confidential and shall not be released without the written consent of the applicant or consumer or their authorized agent except as noted in (b) and (c) below. In the case of applicants or consumers who have AIDS or are HIV positive, release of any information shall also be subject to the provisions of 26:5C-5 et seq. and 8:61-4.1.

(b) Disclosure of information without the consent of the applicant, consumer, or his or her authorized agent shall be limited to purposes directly connected with the Program pursuant to State law and regulations. Such purposes shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. The determination or reaffirmation of eligibility;

2. The provision of services;

3. The determination of cost share liabilities; and/or

4. Compliance with training requirements.

(c) The prohibition of (a) above against unauthorized disclosure shall not be construed to prevent:

1. The release of statistical or summary data or information in which applicants or consumers cannot be identified;

2. The release to the Attorney General or other legal representative of this State of information or files relating to the claim of any applicant, consumer or his or her authorized agent challenging the Program's statutory or regulatory authority or a determination made pursuant thereto; or

3. The release of information or files to the State Treasurer or to his or her duly authorized representatives for an audit, review of expenditures, or similar activity authorized by law.

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