N.J. Admin. Code § 10:164B-4.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 10:164B-4.2 - Confidentiality and disclosure of information

(a) All personally identifiable information regarding applicants, eligible persons or caregivers obtained or maintained under the Statewide Respite Care Program shall be confidential and shall not be released without the written consent of the applicant, eligible person, their authorized agent, or caregiver.

(b) The prohibition against unauthorized disclosure in (a) above shall not be construed to prevent:

1. The release of statistical or summary data or information in which applicants or eligible persons cannot be identified;

2. The release to the Attorney General, or other legal representative of the State, of information or files relating to the claim of any applicant, eligible person or their authorized agent challenging the program's statute, rules or a determination made pursuant thereto, or against whom an action or proceeding for the recovery of incorrectly paid benefits has been instituted;

3. The release of information or files to the State Treasurer, the Commissioner of the Department or other governmental agency or to their duly authorized representatives, for an audit, review of expenditures or similar activity authorized by law; or

4. The release of information or files to any law enforcement authority charged with the investigation or prosecution of violations of the criminal laws of this State.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:164B-4.2

Amended by R.1993 d.256, effective 6/7/1993.
See: 25 N.J.R. 876(a), 25 N.J.R. 2557(b).
Amended by R.2010 d.022, effective 1/19/2010.
See: 41 N.J.R. 2874(a), 42 N.J.R. 478(a).