N.J. Admin. Code § 10:71-3.7

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

Section 10:71-3.7 - Eligibility of beneficiaries who leave New Jersey

(a) Whenever a beneficiary wishes to leave New Jersey either to establish a permanent residence or for a temporary visit, he or she shall be advised of the effect of this plan on his or her eligibility for continued medical assistance. Particular care should be taken to advise the beneficiary how to present his or her New Jersey Medicaid validation stub and instruct the provider where to send the bill, should the beneficiary need medical care or hospitalization while out of the State on an approved temporary visit.

(b) It shall be the policy of this State that if a beneficiary leaves New Jersey with intent to establish a permanent residence elsewhere, or for an indefinite period for purposes other than a temporary visit, or if he or she decides to remain indefinitely in the place outside New Jersey to which he or she had gone for a temporary visit, he or she ceases to be eligible to receive Medicaid.

(c) Visits by a beneficiary for a period of not more than 30 days will be permitted without affecting the beneficiary's eligibility. Absence for longer periods of time must be approved by the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:71-3.7

Amended by R.2000 d.415, effective 10/16/2000.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 2565(a), 32 New Jersey Register 3844(a).
In (b), substituted references to beneficiaries for references to recipients throughout; and in (b), substituted a reference to Medicaid for a reference to assistance.