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N.J.A.C. 10:90-9.1 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 9. NOTICES AND HEARINGS IN WFNJ

§ 10:90-9.1 Notice to applicant/recipient

(a) The county or municipal agency shall provide adequate notice to an applicant for or recipient of WFNJ benefits of any action to be taken that affects the applicant's or recipient's benefits. 1. An adequate notice is a written or computer generated notice that includes the following: i. The action the county or municipal agency intends to take; ii. The reasons for the intended action; iii. The specific regulations supporting the intended action; iv. An explanation of the individual's right to request a fair hearing; v. An explanation of the circumstances under which assistance is continued if a hearing is requested; vi. An explanation of the requirement to repay assistance received during the period pending the hearing, if the action is upheld; vii. If the English version of the notice is not available in Spanish, the notice shall contain a sentence in Spanish cautioning the individual that the notice relates to a change in his or her grant and if he or she does not understand the notice, he or she should contact the county or municipal agency; and viii. The name, address and phone number of the legal services office, where available. (b) An adverse action is an action to deny an application for assistance, or to terminate, suspend or reduce assistance (including service payments or Medicaid entitlement) or to change the manner or form of payment to a protective, vendor or two-party payment. When the county or municipal agency intends to take an adverse action, it shall give both timely and adequate notice to the recipient. 1. A timely notice is a notice that is mailed to the recipient at least 10 calendar days before the effective date of the action.