New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 70 - MEDICALLY NEEDY PROGRAM
Subchapter 1 - INTRODUCTION
Section 10:70-1.7 - Nondiscrimination
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:70-1.7
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Title VI of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( Public Law 88-352), the Americans with Disabilities Act, P.L. 101-336, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the ground of race, color, national origin, or handicap in the administration of any program for which Federal funds are received. Strict compliance with the provisions of this Act and any regulations based thereon is required as a condition of eligibility to receive Federal funds for assistance programs administered through the county boards of social services. These principles apply to the Medically Needy Program in New Jersey.
1. The county board of social services shall
inform all staff members of their obligations in regard to Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
P.L.
101-336, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973.
2. All persons seeking
medical assistance shall be informed of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
P.L.
101-336, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973.
3. All persons seeking or
receiving medical assistance shall be afforded an opportunity to file a
complaint alleging discrimination on the ground of race, color, national
origin, or handicap. Such complaints may be filed directly with the Regional
Manager, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights,
Jacob Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, Suite 3312, New York, New York
10007, or with the Director, Division of Medical Assistance and Health
Services, P.O. Box 712, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0712.
4. In any instance in which a complaint of
alleged discrimination is filed with a State or county agency, the complaint
shall be forwarded immediately to the Director, Division of Medical Assistance
and Health Services. The Director, upon receipt of any such complaint, will
take whatever action he or she deems appropriate to the situation. This action
may include, but is not limited to, the securing of reports from whatever
sources may have knowledge pertinent to the situation and referral to the
Division of Civil Rights of the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety,
for investigation, evaluation, and recommendation by that agency.
5. The county board of social services shall
afford full cooperation in the investigation of complaints of discrimination as
may be requested by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, the
Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, or the Division of Civil
Rights.
6. The Director, Division
of Medical Assistance and Health Services, will be responsible for all final
determinations as to whether or not the fact of discrimination has been
established and for all decisions as to the disposition of the complaint. In
arriving at such determinations, the Director will take into consideration
relevant decisions or actions on the part of a court or governmental
agency.
7. Each county board of
social services shall comply with the decision of the Director of the Division
of Medical Assistance and Health Services on any complaint of discrimination,
including the imposition of disciplinary action as found necessary and
reasonable in the case of discrimination by a staff member.
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