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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 N.J.A.C. 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. 1. If a determination is made to reinstate benefits, the county or municipal agency shall give adequate notice to the recipient and the monthly assistance benefit shall be retroactive to the time of suspension, adjusted to reflect any change in circumstances which may have occurred during the suspension period. 2. If a determination is made to terminate WFNJ assistance, the county or municipal agency shall give timely and adequate notice of the impending adverse action to the recipient. History

HISTORY: Amended by R.1998 d.42, effective January 20, 1998. See: 29 N.J.R. 3971(b), 30 N.J.R. 389(a). Amended by R.2011 d.078, effective March 7, 2011. See: 42 N.J.R. 2561(b), 43 N.J.R. 630(a). In (a)1, substituted "12" for "six"; added (a)1i; rewrote the introductory paragraph of (a)2; and added (a)2ii.

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