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N.J.A.C. 10:90-2.4 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 2. NON-FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

§ 10:90-2.4 Exemptions from the 60-cumulative-month time limit

(a) A WFNJ TANF/GA recipient shall be exempted from the 60-cumulative-month time limit if the recipient is: 1. Sixty years of age or older; 2. One parent, in a two-parent family or a caretaker relative of a disabled child or other disabled dependent who must provide full-time care for the disabled child or other disabled dependent; i. A disabled child is a person from birth to the age of 18 years who has a medically determinable physical or mental impairment which substantially reduces the child's ability to function independently, appropriately, and effectively in an age- appropriate manner; whose impairment is expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months; and who requires the continuous presence and personal services of the parent/caretaker relative to maintain his or her basic level of functioning. ii. A disabled dependent is a person over the age of 18 years who suffers from a medically determinable physical or mental impairment which reduces the dependent adult's ability to engage in substantial gainful activity; whose impairment is expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months; and who requires the continuous presence and personal services of the parent/caretaker relative to maintain his or her basic level of functioning. 3. Permanently disabled, including, but not limited to, a person eligible for disability insurance benefits under Title II or Title XVI of the Federal Social Security Act or persons who have never completed an application for SSI or SSDI benefits, or did not appeal a denial by SSA. i. A permanently disabled individual is an individual whose physical or mental impairment, defect or injury prevents him or her from engaging in full-time employment for a period of 12 or more months as certified by an attending physician (including a licensed or certified psychologist, as appropriate), or advanced practice nurse on a minimum of one WFNJ/MED-1, Examination Report. Such individuals may be awaiting eligibility determination for Federal long-term