New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 87 - NEW JERSEY SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (NJ SNAP) MANUAL
Subchapter 3 - ELIGIBILITY FACTORS OTHER THAN NEED
Section 10:87-3.7 - Eligible alien
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Qualified aliens who have been lawfully admitted for permanent U.S. residence and/or who are permanently and lawfully residing in the U.S. shall be eligible for participation in the NJ SNAP program. For a specific listing of aliens eligible for program benefits, see 10:87-3.8.
(b) The presence of a person in the household who is ineligible for participation in the program because of his or her alien status shall not prevent the remainder of the household from being certified for program benefits, if eligible (see also 10:87-2.19(c) ).
(c) If the household is comprised of minors (who are eligible for participation in the program) and an adult member who is ineligible for program benefits because of his or her alien status, such adult may make application on behalf of the remaining members of the household. However, if there is another adult in the household who is eligible for benefits, that person shall make application.