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Page 2 of 3 § 10:69-3.27 Release from a State institution 1. The institution shall routinely complete the following forms without change, a stock supply of which shall be provided to them by the DMAHS, and shall forward copies to the CSSA along with copies of staff notes pertinent to each case: i. Form PA-12, Referral by State Mental Institution to AFDC-related Medicaid Agency; and ii. Form DRS-8, Report of Findings by Psychiatric Diagnostic Group, where appropriate. 2. Persons under the jurisdiction of Division of Developmental Disabilities, Bureau of Field Services, shall be referred directly to the appropriate CSSA. (f) When a parent is about to be released from a veteran's hospital, the hospital shall make referral in writing, with the knowledge and consent of the veteran, to include the following minimum information: identifying data, the anticipated date of discharge, and a description of any known or tentative living arrangement following discharge. 1. In addition, the hospital shall complete, without charge, the following forms as appropriate; i. DRS-8, Report of Findings by Diagnostic Group; ii. Abstract of patient's hospital record, or in absence of abstract; iii. DRS-1, Examining Physician's Report; and iv. DRS-1A, Report of Eye Examination. 2. Thereafter, the CSSA shall arrange for an application interview and shall process the application as any other. (g) The social service staff of the institution shall assist in completing the application in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:69-2. 1. The social service worker is responsible for prompt investigation to determine initial eligibility, including inquiry regarding any funds held by the institution or other party in a personal account for the applicant. The social service worker shall discuss available services including assistance in locating a suitable living arrangement with the applicant. The social service worker shall not send the completed referral forms to the designated CSSA. (h) The CSSA shall register cases transferred from Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services within one working day. The CSSA shall determine initial eligibility within 30 days and so inform in writing the social service worker that will coordinate discharge of the client. (i) A child of eligible age or a spouse of an AFDC-C beneficiary parent who is at home on extended visit or convalescent leave from a State institution is eligible for inclusion in the AFDC-C or-F eligible unit, as appropriate. History HISTORY: Amended by R.2005 d.64, effective February 22, 2005. See: 36 N.J.R. 3622(a), 37 N.J.R. 646(a). In (i), deleted a reference to -N Medicaid. Amended by R.2017 d.209, effective December 4, 2017. See: 49 N.J.R. 1789(a), 49 N.J.R. 3729(a). Rewrote the section.