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N.J.A.C. 10:90-3.22 This file includes all Regulations adopted and published through the New Jersey Register, Vol. 56 No. 24, December 16, 2024
NJ - New Jersey Administrative Code > TITLE 10. HUMAN SERVICES > CHAPTER 90. WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER 3. FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY--INCOME, RESOURCES, BENEFITS
§ 10:90-3.22 WFNJ TANF/GA case redetermination process
(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. 1. WFNJ/TANF cases shall be redetermined at least every 12 months. i. Kinship caregivers participating in the TANF Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP) shall comply with WFNJ/TANF redetermination requirements in accordance with (a)1 above. 2. WFNJ/GA cases, which are designated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:90-2.9 as "employable," shall be redetermined at least every six months. WFNJ/GA cases, which are designated in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:90-2.9 as "unemployable" due to age, or a permanent disability as evidenced by a WFNJ/MED-1 certifying a disability for a period of 12 months, shall be redetermined at least every 12 months. All WFNJ/GA recipients who are designated as "unemployable" for any reason other than those listed above shall be redetermined at least every six months. A monthly review of eligibility may also be conducted in accordance with (a)2i below. i. The eligibility of each WFNJ/GA case may be reviewed at least once each calendar month. The Form WFNJ/GA-19, Authorization and Case Review Card, shall be utilized during the review. This review provides an opportunity for the agency administering the WFNJ/GA program to evaluate any change in the client's circumstances or income and make appropriate adjustments on Form WFNJ/GA- 19 in the amount of assistance to be granted. ii. The CSSA/MWA shall maintain appropriate documentation to substantiate the "unemployable" status of an individual for each month in the 12-month redetermination period. (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