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NJ Rev Stat § 30:4E-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4E-6 - Findings, declarations

30:4E-6. Findings, declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that:  a. The need to offer care services to the growing number of frail elderly and disabled persons in New Jersey and the benefits derived from the provision of these services are well documented;  b. While State government has responded to the home care needs of the State's elderly and disabled population through the Medicaid Community Care Program for the Elderly and Disabled (CCPED), there remains a substantial number of people whose home care needs have not been met;  c. Many of these frail elderly and disabled people in the "no-care" zone are equipped to impoverish themselves to receive services under Medicaid; d. The limitations on resources that a person may have to participate in the Medicaid program or the Community Care Program for the Elderly and Disabled are so restrictive as to make many of those in need of home care ineligible for needed services;  e. Many people who need care to remain in their homes do not have the funds to pay privately for the services; and  f. It is therefore necessary to establish a program to extend such services to a greater number of the State's elderly and disabled population.  L. 1988, c. 92, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4E-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4E-7 - Definitions

30:4E-7. Definitions  As used in this act:  a. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services.  b. "Program" means the Home Care Expansion Program.  L. 1988, c. 92, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4E-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4E-8 - Home Care Expansion Program

30:4E-8. Home Care Expansion Program  a. The commissioner shall establish and administer through the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services in the Department of Human Services a program which shall be known as the Home Care Expansion Program, and which shall be funded with Casino Revenue Fund monies. This program shall incorporate, whenever possible, the features of CCPED, including eligibility criteria, with the exception of Medicaid resource and income limitations.  b. In order to ensure maximum efficiency in the use of State funds and prevent duplication of services, the Home Care Expansion Program shall utilize mechanisms currently in place in the CCPED program.  L. 1988, c. 92, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4E-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4E-9 - Services

30:4E-9. Services  a. Individuals served by the Home Care Expansion Program shall receive a comprehensive assessment of the need for long-term home care services. A case manager shall develop a plan of care. In addition, the case manager shall provide ongoing monitoring of the individual's situation, services and cost of care.  b. The program shall consist of the following services: home health care, medical day care, non-emergency medical transportation, case management, social adult day care, homemaker care and respite care. The commissioner may expand the scope of services by regulation.  c. The commissioner shall determine that the services to be provided are medically necessary and will assist in avoiding institutionalization.  d. The cost of care for each individual shall be limited to an annual amount that is based on a percentage of the cost of nursing home care. The payment for services received by an eligible person under this act shall not exceed a percentage, as established by the commissioner, of the payment for the comparable level of care that the person would receive in a skilled nursing home or intermediate care facility under the Medicaid program pursuant to P.L. 1968, c. 413 (C. 30:4D-1 et seq.).  e. Eligible persons shall share in the cost of services, depending on the amount of their monthly income, in accordance with standards and criteria prescribed by the commissioner.  L. 1988, c. 92, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4E-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4E-10 - Income eligibility

30:4E-10. Income eligibility  Any person who is a resident of this State, with resources within limits set by the commissioner, and is 65 years of age or older and is eligible for Medicare benefits or has other medical insurance which includes physician coverage and hospitalization, and whose annual income is less than $18,000.00 if single, or if married, whose annual income combined with that of his spouse is less than $21,000.00, is eligible for assistance under the program.  Any person under the age of 65 who is determined to be disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or by the Division of Public Welfare, Bureau of Medical Affairs in the Department of Human Services, using SSA criteria, and is eligible for Medicare benefits, or has other medical coverage which includes physician and hospital coverage and who meets the income eligibility requirements of this section, is eligible for assistance under the program.  L. 1988, c. 92, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4E-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4E-11 - Criteria for determining eligibility

30:4E-11. Criteria for determining eligibility  a. The commissioner shall establish criteria for determining medical and financial eligibility, including provisions for submission of proof of income, resources and health insurance, and a system of providing services to eligible persons.  b. The commissioner shall establish resource limits and co-payment schedules to ensure that the expenditures for the program are within the limits of the funds appropriated for the purposes of this act.  L. 1988, c. 92, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4E-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4E-12 - Medicaid recipients

30:4E-12. Medicaid recipients  Notwithstanding any provisions of this act to the contrary, a person eligible for comparable home care services assistance available under Title XIX (Medicaid) of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s. 1396 et seq.), but who does not receive the services due to the unavailability of the services in the person's county of residence, is eligible for the services provided pursuant to this act.  A person receiving comparable home care services assistance pursuant to Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s. 1396 et seq.) is not eligible for the services provided pursuant to this act.  L. 1988, c. 92, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4E-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4E-13 - Assistance of other agencies

30:4E-13. Assistance of other agencies  The commissioner is entitled to call upon the assistance, or contract for the services of any State, federal, or local agency as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act.  L. 1988, c. 92, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4E-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4E-14 - Rules, regulations

30:4E-14. Rules, regulations  The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.  L. 1988, c. 92, s. 11.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-1 - Legislative findings and declarations

30:4F-1. Legislative findings and declarations  The Legislature finds and declares that there is a need to assist families in their care of frail or severely disabled persons and without the availability of occasional relief from the provision of constant care for these persons, placement in a long-term care facility may be necessary; that occasional relief can be provided through a program of respite care; and that in order to initiate and encourage expansion of respite care services and evaluate the need for and the most efficient and effective means of providing the service, it is necessary to establish a respite care demonstration program within the Department of Human Services. L.1983, c. 284, s. 1; per s.7, expired June 30, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-2 - Definitions

30:4F-2. Definitions  As used in this act: a. "Care-giver" means the family member or other person who ordinarily provides the daily care for or supervision of a frail or severely disabled adult. The care-giver may, but need not, reside in the same household as the frail or severely disabled adult. b. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services. c. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. d. "Frail or severely disabled adult" means any person over the age of 18 who is unable to attend to his daily needs without the assistance or regular supervision of a care-giver due to a chronic, severe mental or physical impairment. e. "Respite or respite care" means the provision of infrequent and temporary substitute care for or supervision of a frail or severely disabled adult on behalf of and in the absence of the care-giver, which shall be rendered in the adult's place of residence, for the purpose of providing relief from the stresses or responsibilities concomitant with providing constant care to a frail or severely disabled adult. Respite care may be provided on an hourly, daily or weekly basis but shall not exceed a maximum of 30 consecutive days or 60 days in total in any calendar year. f. "Sponsor" means a public or private, nonprofit or for profit agency or organization approved by the commissioner which contracts with the department to develop and administer a respite care demonstration project. L.1983, c. 284, s. 2; per s.7, expired June 30, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-3 - Respite care demonstration projects; program

30:4F-3. Respite care demonstration projects; program  The commissioner shall establish a program of respite care demonstration projects to: encourage the initiation and expansion of respite care throughout the State; evaluate the demand for and current availability of respite care services in the State; and determine the most efficient and effective means for providing respite care services to persons in need of these services. L.1983, c. 284, s. 3; per s.7, expired June 30, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-4 - Guidelines

30:4F-4. Guidelines  a. The commissioner shall prepare guidelines for respite care demonstration projects which shall include: (1) Standards for eligibility for respite care services; (2) Target populations that will be given priority in receiving services; (3) Standards for financial eligibility of recipients and legally responsible care-givers for State funded respite care services and a sliding fee schedule based on the service recipient's and legally responsible care-giver's ability to pay for respite care services; and (4) Procedures for reporting on implementation of each demonstration project. b. The commissioner shall review project proposals submitted by agencies and organizations interested in participating in the program as sponsors, and approve those proposals which best meet the purposes of the respite care demonstration program. L.1983, c. 284, s. 4; per s.7, expired June 30, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-5 - Report

30:4F-5. Report  The commissioner shall report to the Governor and Legislature no later than six months before the expiration date of this act concerning: a. The effects of the demonstration program with respect to assessing the demand for and availability of respite care services throughout the State; b. An assessment of the most efficient and effective method for providing respite care services; c. The projected costs for establishing a Statewide respite care program; and d. Recommendations for permanently establishing a Statewide respite care program. L.1983, c. 284, s. 5; per s.7, expired June 30, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-6 - Rules and regulations

30:4F-6. Rules and regulations  The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.1983, c. 284, s. 6; per s.7, expired June 30, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-7 - Findings; declarations

30:4F-7. Findings; declarations  The Legislature finds that there is a clear need to establish a program of respite care to assist families in the care of their elderly and functionally impaired family members. Most functionally impaired adults prefer to be cared for in their homes by family and friends whom they trust and feel comfortable with, and where they can continue to make valuable contributions to family life. Nearly all of the care provided to functionally impaired adults is given by family members who are not compensated for their services. They provide full-time care, often with little help from other family members or the community. This family involvement is a critical element in enabling persons who otherwise might be institutionalized to remain in their own home environment. Without relief and support, however, caregivers may become unable to continue in the caregiving role. The consequence may be unavoidable and irreversible institutionalization of the dependent adult and an added burden on public funds.  The Legislature further finds that there is a compelling need to support caregivers of functionally impaired adults in their efforts to keep the family intact. Providing respite and related services is a major mechanism for this support. Respite serves to relieve some of the daily stresses of caregiving, to improve the quality of life for functionally impaired adults and their caregivers, to maintain the integrity of the family unit, to strengthen personal and social support systems and to deter institutionalization.  The Legislature, therefore, declares that it is the policy of the State to provide a structure for the establishment of respite services which will provide relief and support to family or other unpaid caregivers from the demands of daily care of frail elderly or other functionally impaired adult family members; to encourage families to provide care for functionally impaired dependents at home, and thus offer an alternative to long-term institutional placement; to expand the continuum of supportive services for the functionally impaired and their families; to ensure that respite care and related supportive services are made available on a sliding fee basis to eligible persons not covered under other programs; and to assist families in securing the respite services, including information and peer support, which are necessary for their continued care of a functionally impaired family member.  L. 1987, c. 119, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-9 - Statewide Respite Care Program.

30:4F-9 Statewide Respite Care Program.  3. The commissioner shall establish a Statewide Respite Care Program within the Department of Human Services to be administered by sponsors designated by the commissioner. Allocations of funds for respite services pursuant to P.L.1987, c.119 (C.30:4F-7 et seq.) to each county or region shall be based on its share of the targeted population according to the following formula:  County Allocation = C x (A + B) __________ (D + E) where, A equals the county population of persons age 75 years or older; B equals the county population of adults with functional impairments under the age of 75 according to the most recent data available to the commissioner; C equals the annual amount of funds appropriated for the purpose of this act, minus those funds retained for State administration; D equals the State population of persons age 75 years or older; and E equals the State population of adults with functional impairments under the age of 75.  L.1987, c.119, s.3; amended 2017, c.131, s.121.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-10 - Eligibility.

30:4F-10 Eligibility.  4. A sponsor shall annually determine the maximum number of eligible persons to be served in each county or region, based upon the service and cost limitations promulgated by the commissioner and the county allocation and other funds which may be available for the purposes of this act, and shall not admit or serve more eligible persons than can be afforded with available resources. Each sponsor shall maintain a waiting list of those eligible persons awaiting receipt of respite care, according to standards promulgated by the commissioner. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an eligible veteran shall not be found to be ineligible to receive respite care based on the veteran's income or liquid resources if they do not exceed $80,000 for a couple or $60,000 for a single person. L.1987, c.119, s.4; amended 2015, c.289, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-11 - Sources of payment

30:4F-11. Sources of payment  If an eligible person's respite services are covered in whole or in part by another State or federal government program or insurance contract, the government program or insurance carrier shall be the primary payer and the Statewide Respite Care Program shall be the secondary payer. The sponsor shall be responsible for determining all sources of payment, for collecting all co-payments, and for determining eligibility according to standards promulgated by the commissioner.  L. 1987, c. 119, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-12 - Rules, regulations

30:4F-12. Rules, regulations  The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. The rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  a. Standards for eligibility for respite care services;  b. Target populations and situations to be given priority in receiving services;  c. Qualifications and requirements of sponsors and providers;  d. Provider reimbursement and payment levels for respite care services;  e. Service and cost limitations for eligible persons;  f. A sliding scale fee schedule for co-payments; and  g. Procedures for reporting on implementation of the program.  L. 1987, c. 119, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-13 - Federal financial participation

30:4F-13. Federal financial participation  The commissioner shall take any actions which may be appropriate to maximize federal financial participation in the implementation or the expansion of respite care services under this act.  L. 1987, c. 119, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-14 - Annual report

30:4F-14. Annual report  The commissioner shall report to the Legislature and the Governor within two years of the effective date of this act and annually thereafter on the effectiveness of the Statewide Respite Care Program.  L. 1987, c. 119, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4F-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4F-15 - Allocation of funds

30:4F-15. Allocation of funds  Not more than 10% of the amounts available for the Statewide Respite Care Program shall be used for administrative and staff costs. The cost of recruiting, training, and supervising volunteer companions shall not be construed as administrative costs for the purposes of this act.  L. 1987, c. 119, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4G-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4G-1 - Short title

30:4G-1. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Personal Attendant Act."  L. 1985, c. 307, s. 1; per s.14 as amended by 1985, c.524, s.8, expired January 21, 1988.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4G-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4G-2 - Definitions

30:4G-2. Definitions  For the purposes of this act:  a. "Chronic physical disability" means a severe impairment of a permanent nature which so restricts a person's ability to perform essential activities of daily living that the person needs assistance in order to maintain the person's independence and health.  b. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services.  c. "Department" means the State Department of Human Services.  d. "Personal attendant" means a person who meets the qualifications regarding training, equivalent work experience or certification in the home health field, established by the commissioner and who provides personal attendant services to an eligible person.  e. "Personal attendant services" means health and chore related tasks performed by a personal attendant and, if necessary, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Personal attendant services include, but are not limited to, assistance in: essential daily activities such as bathing, dressing and meal preparation; assistance with mobility, laundry and shopping; and driving or transportation.  L. 1985, c. 307, s. 2. Amended by L. 1985, c. 524, s. 1, eff. Jan. 21, 1986; per s.14 as amended by 1985, c.524, s.8, expired January 21, 1988.
NJ Rev Stat § 30:4G-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Institutions and Agencies|Section 30:4G-3 - Personal attendant demonstration program

30:4G-3. Personal attendant demonstration program  The Commissioner of Human Services shall establish a personal attendant demonstration program in the Department of Human Services to be administered by agencies designated by the commissioner. The program shall provide adults with chronic physical disabilities with regular help in carrying out routine nonmedical tasks that are directly related to maintaining their health and independence. The program will lessen the need for institutional care and thereby enable these persons to remain in their homes and communities and to be employed or to receive training or education geared toward employment.  L. 1985, c. 307, s. 3. Amended by L. 1985, c. 524, s. 2, eff. Jan. 21, 1986; per s.14 as amended by 1985, c.524, s.8, expired January 21, 1988.