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N.J.A.C. 10:90-15.1 This file includes all Regulations adopted and published through the New Jersey Register, Vol. 56 No. 24, December 16, 2024

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§ 10:90-15.1 Definitions

The following words and terms, used within this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Active participation" means participation in a Department of Health and Senior Services' licensed or approved residential or in-patient or out-patient substance abuse treatment program and that the WFNJ applicant/recipient shall cooperate with the program's recommended treatment plan. "Adjusted allowance" means the balance remaining as a result of subtracting the assistance unit's total income from the appropriate public assistance allowance amount for that assistance unit. "Adjusted gross income" means, when self-employed, the net income as determined by subtracting the cost of producing the income from total gross earnings. "Adverse action" means any action by the county or municipal agency resulting in denial of an application for assistance, suspension, reduction or termination of assistance. The term is also applicable to decisions pertaining to protective and restricted payments and denial of request for special payments. "Allowance" means the amount of money recognized for a specific purpose. "Alternative Work Experience Program (AWEP)" means work and training only with a public, private nonprofit or private charitable employer that provides a recipient with the experience necessary to adjust to, and learn how to function in, an employment setting and the opportunity to combine that experience with education and job training. "Appeal" means the process of exercising the right to challenge a decision or action of the administering entity and to have such decision or action reviewed by an impartial agency. "Applicant" means a person who makes a written request for benefits provided by the WFNJ Program. An applicant can be an individual, couple without dependent children, natural or adoptive parent(s), parent-person(s), parent-minor, or legal guardian acting on behalf of the assistance unit. "Application" means a written request for public assistance made by an applicant or legal guardian acting on behalf of the assistance unit.