N.J. Admin. Code § 10:46-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 10:46-3.2 - How to apply

(a) Application shall be made on forms supplied by the Division.

(b) Documentation to substantiate a diagnosis of a developmental disability will be required.

(c) Minimum information submitted shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Social data, such as name, address, date of birth, telephone number, Social Security number, and present living arrangement;

2. Medical information;

3. Present program or employment type;

4. Name, address, and telephone number of the contact person, if someone other than the person on whose behalf application is being made;

5. Presenting request, such as the specific services(s) that may be desired, if known by the individual;

6. Information for the individual's financial information sheet including basic information, such as Social Security number and the amount and type of benefits received, and those documents as required under N.J.A.C. 10:46D, Contribution to Care and Maintenance Requirements;

7. Documentation of residency; and

8. Documentation establishing guardianship, if applicable.

(d) Accommodations shall be made available by the Division for applicants who cannot complete the application by him- or herself. Applications may be taken at any site designated by the Division, which will facilitate the determination of eligibility.

(e) It is the responsibility of the applicant to cooperate with the Division in obtaining required records by signing consent to release of information forms and identifying individuals or agencies known by the applicant to be in possession of the needed records.

(f) An application shall be deemed complete when there is sufficient information to make a determination of eligibility. An applicant has one year from the date of the submission of the initial application to submit all supporting documentation to constitute a complete application or a new application will be required.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:46-3.2

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 1839(a), effective 11/1/2021