N.J. Admin. Code § 10:141-1.13 - Emergency services

(a) The Fund shall utilize the following procedure where emergency services are requested under the Fund.

1. Emergency services shall be considered in circumstances where there is a request to the Fund that cannot be heard according to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 10:141-1.7.

2. Emergency services shall be authorized at the discretion of the Division Director and shall be invoked when a delay in the provision of services would cause a direct threat to the health and safety of the applicant. Emergency services shall include, but not be limited to:

i. Pharmaceuticals;

ii. Mental health services;

iii. One-time payment of housing security deposit, one-time payment of rent or mortgage in circumstances of unforeseen homelessness, to facilitate physical access or to facilitate institutional discharge. Beneficiaries must demonstrate the ability to maintain self-sufficiency after Fund assistance has been provided; and

iv. Respite or home health services on a time-limited basis.

(b) Medical emergencies shall be referred directly to local hospitals or health care facilities. In no instance will acute or emergency medical services be paid for by the Fund.

(c) The Fund staff shall report all emergency service activity to the Review Committee at each scheduled committee meeting.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 10:141-1.13

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 1683(a), effective 6/19/2017