New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 46D - CONTRIBUTION TO CARE AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 10:46D-1.1 - Purpose; authority

(a) Pursuant to 30:6D-1 ( P.L. 1995, c.155), the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services, (Division) has established guidelines and criteria for determining the financial ability of persons served and that of their legally responsible relatives to contribute to the cost of care and maintenance when the individual receives residential services from the Division. The individual is also required to apply for all benefits, primarily the Medicaid DDD Community Care Waiver, for which they are eligible and comply with the requirements of this program prior to residential placement by the Division. He or she is also required to maintain eligibility for these benefits in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

(b) The individual is responsible to maintain those benefits. Generally, to remain eligible, the individual cannot have more than $ 2,000 in cash assets that are not excludable as a resource. The Division's Community Care Waiver is a Medicaid program, which provides Federal financial participation for services. It is, therefore, necessary for individuals to apply for the Medicaid DDD Community Care Waiver prior to the receipt of these services, to maximize Federal funds for program expansion for individuals not yet being offered services.