N.J. Admin. Code § 10:71-2.14

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10:71-2.14 - Disposition of application

(a) It is the intent of State law and policy that the normal method for disposing of applications recommended for approval shall be by the authority vested in the director of welfare to make decisions on eligibility for Medicaid Only. The director of welfare has the same authority to make case decisions other than approvals.

(b) The director may delegate such authority to any staff member or members as he/she may determine. He/she shall exercise this right of delegation in such a way as to assure the available at all times of some staff member possessing the requisite authority to make decisions and to authorize payment by the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services.

(c) Applications which may be held for the welfare board are:

1. Those where immediate medical need is not indicated; or

2. Those where the director believes that there is valid cause to question the available evidence on any point of eligibility, or where the case presents a special problem;

3. If so held, the application shall be identified in the narrative portion of the minutes, and in each instance shall include a brief statement of the question or special problem involved and the decision of the board.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:71-2.14