New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 90 - WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY PROGRAM
Subchapter 3 - FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY-INCOME, RESOURCES, BENEFITS
Section 10:90-3.22 - WFNJ TANF/GA case redetermination process
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Case redetermination is a review of the factors affecting WFNJ TANF/GA eligibility and payment amount. At the time of redetermination, the recipient shall execute a formal application for continuation for assistance. If a redetermination is not conducted and the county/municipal agency is responsible, the right of the client to continued assistance shall not be jeopardized.
(b) WFNJ recipients shall be personally interviewed by the WFNJ worker regarding the application for continuation of assistance. The WFNJ worker shall assist the recipient as necessary. If the recipient cannot read, the contents of the form shall be read to the recipient. Upon request, the recipient will be given a copy of his or her executed application form, with any attachments. Signature requirements shall be the same as for initial application. The contact shall focus on a discussion of the eligibility factors which are subject to change (with special attention being given to any change in residence which may affect county/municipal responsibility and age of the youngest child and school attendance) and shall include information about any change in agency policy or procedure which affects the recipient's status or his or her assistance payment. There will also be a reevaluation of the recipient's need for social services. When the recipient is represented by a protective payee or has a representative payee (see 10:90-3.23) , such person shall also be interviewed. A summary report including all pertinent information shall be made by the WFNJ worker for each contact with the recipient and any collateral sources.
(c) When there is a substantial question of continuing WFNJ eligibility to be resolved, the monthly assistance benefit may be suspended, subject to timely and adequate notice provisions at N.J.A.C. 10:90-9, for a period of up to three months.