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NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-81.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-81.1 - Food stamp application form, ordinary, concise language required.

44:10-81.1 Food stamp application form, ordinary, concise language required.  1. a. The Commissioner of Human Services shall review and, to the maximum extent permissible under federal law, streamline the application form for participation in the federal food stamp program authorized by Title XIII of the "Food and Agriculture Act of 1977," Pub.L.95-113 (7 U.S.C.s.2011 et seq.), and the New Jersey Supplementary Food Stamp Program established pursuant to P.L.1998, c.32 (C.44:10-79 et seq.), which is currently used by persons who are not applying for other public assistance, so that the appropriate form, including all instructions and information relating to the application procedure, eligibility determination, and accompanying information that is required to be furnished by the applicant, contains ordinary and concise language. b. In performing the review, the commissioner shall examine food stamp applications used by other states which utilize their food stamp applications for one or more programs.  L.2002,c.16,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-81.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-81.2 - SNAP application process technologically upgraded.

44:10-81.2 SNAP application process technologically upgraded.  1. a. Consistent with federal law, the Commissioner of Human Services shall permit applicants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, established pursuant to the "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008," Pub.L. 110-246 (7 U.S.C.s.2011 et seq.), to apply by phone.b. The commissioner shall: (1) consult with county welfare agencies and county boards of social services to create an electronic record information processing system to process telephonic applications submitted for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program pursuant to subsection a. of this section, and ensure the system is in compliance with federal standards; and (2) apply and receive approval for such waivers as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this section. L.2021, c.93.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-81.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-81.3 - Streamlining SNAP application for senior citizens.

44:10-81.3 Streamlining SNAP application for senior citizens.  1. a. The Commissioner of Human Services, to the maximum extent permissible under federal law, shall review and streamline the SNAP application process for senior citizens, as provided in this section. The goal of the streamlining process shall be to ensure that the number of senior SNAP participants either matches or exceeds New Jersey's overall SNAP participation rates. b. In streamlining the SNAP application process for seniors, as required by this section, the commissioner shall, at a minimum:  (1) develop and make available a simplified SNAP application form for use by seniors; (2) provide for the increased sharing of data between the State's various social services programs and platforms; and (3) authorize, and establish appropriate procedures to facilitate, the simultaneous or cross enrollment of eligible seniors in the Medicaid program and SNAP.  c. The Department of Human Services, working in consultation and cooperation with relevant senior citizen advocacy organizations, shall engage in comprehensive outreach efforts to ensure that all eligible seniors are made aware of their ability to apply for and obtain SNAP benefits through a streamlined and expedited process. At a minimum, the department shall provide outreach at all health care facilities, social service agencies that serve seniors in the State, and other organizations focused on food assistance, and shall use all available media, including print, radio, television, and the Internet, to inform residents on the availability of the streamlined SNAP application process established pursuant to this section.  d. The Commissioner of Human Services shall apply to the Food and Nutrition Service within the United States Department of Agriculture for any necessary waivers or approvals to implement the provisions of this section. e. As used in this section: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. "Medicaid program" means the State Medicaid program, established pursuant to P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.). "Senior citizen" or "senior" means a person who is 60 years of age or older. "SNAP" means the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, established pursuant to the federal "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008," Pub.L.110-246 (7 U.S.C. s.2011 et seq.). L.2021, c.243, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-81.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-81.4 - Rules, regulations.

44:10-81.4 Rules, regulations.  2. The Commissioner of Human Services shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this act. L.2021, c.243, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-83 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-83 - State payment of county administrative costs.

44:10-83 State payment of county administrative costs.  5. The State shall pay the full amount of each county's administrative costs applicable to households that contain only persons eligible for the program. These costs shall be determined in accordance with the approved cost allocation plan of the department. L.1998,c.32,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-84 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-84 - Noncitizen federal food stamp recipients not eligible.

44:10-84 Noncitizen federal food stamp recipients not eligible.  6. A noncitizen who is eligible for the federal food stamp program shall not be eligible for the program. A noncitizen who is ineligible for the federal food stamp program, but is eligible for the program, and who subsequently is made eligible for the federal food stamp program due to changes in federal law, shall lose entitlement to benefits under the program upon receipt of benefits under the federal food stamp program. L.1998,c.32,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-85 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-85 - Rules, regulations.

44:10-85 Rules, regulations.  11. The Commissioner of Human Services, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1998,c.32,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-86 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-86 - Short title

44:10-86. Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Individual Development Account Act." L.2001,c.93,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-87 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-87 - Findings, declarations regarding individual development accounts

44:10-87. Findings, declarations regarding individual development accounts  2. a. The Legislature finds and declares that: (1) Economic well-being does not come solely from income, spending and consumption, but also requires savings, investment and accumulation of assets, since assets can improve economic stability, connect people with a viable and hopeful future, stimulate development of human and other capital, yield personal and social dividends and enhance the welfare of offspring. (2) With the enactment of the "Work First New Jersey Act," P.L.1997, c.38 (C.44:10-55 et seq.) and companion legislation, emphasizing moving people off of public assistance and into employment, there is an urgent need to provide incentives for savings accounts that will complement and stabilize the movement of people from public assistance and into employment. (3) Income-based social policy should be complemented with asset-based social policy, because while income-based policies ensure that consumption needs, including food, child care, rent, clothing and health care are met, asset-based policies provide the means to achieve some degree of economic self-sufficiency. (4) The State of New Jersey should develop policies, such as individual development accounts, that promote higher rates of personal savings and net private domestic investment. b. It is the intent of the Legislature, therefore, to provide for the establishment of individual development accounts which accounts are designed to: (1) provide individuals and families, especially those with limited means, an opportunity to accumulate assets; (2) facilitate and mobilize savings; (3) promote education, home ownership and micro enterprise development; and (4) stabilize families and build communities. L.2001,c.93,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-88 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-88 - Definitions regarding individual development accounts.

44:10-88 Definitions regarding individual development accounts.  3. As used in this act: "Account holder" means a person who is the owner of an individual development account. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Community Affairs. "Community-based organization" means a not-for-profit organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. s.501(c)(3)) and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. s.501 (a)), that is approved by the commissioner to implement the New Jersey Individual Development Account Program established under this act. "Department" means the Department of Community Affairs. "Economic literacy" means a basic understanding of budgets and savings accounts, credit and interest and how to use financial services; and having a savings plan and using it to reach the account holder's savings goal for an individual development account. "Eligible individual" means an adult with an annual household gross income up to a maximum of 250 percent of the official poverty level. "Financial institution" means a state or federally chartered bank, savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union with an office in this State. "Fund" means the Individual Development Account Fund established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.604(h) and 45 C.F.R. Part 263 (45 C.F.R. s.263.0 et seq.). "Individual development account" means an account established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.604(h) and 45 C.F.R. Part 263 (45 C.F.R. s.263.0 et seq.) in trust for an eligible individual that is a trust account pursuant to the "Multiple-party Deposit Account Act," P.L.1979, c.491 (C.17:16I-1 et seq.). "Program" means the New Jersey Individual Development Account Program established pursuant to the provisions of this act. "Program contributor" means a person or entity who makes a contribution to an individual development account reserve fund, except that "program contributor" does not mean the account holder. "Reserve fund" means the individual development account reserve fund created by a community-based organization for the purposes of: funding the costs incurred in the administration of the program; receiving matching funds from the State; and providing matching funds for individual development accounts pursuant to section 5 of this act. L.2001, c.93, s.3; amended 2019, c.460, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-91 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-91 - Transfer of account on death of holder

44:10-91. Transfer of account on death of holder  6. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, in the event of the death of the account holder, the ownership of the individual development account shall be transferred to the ownership of a contingent beneficiary, which the account holder shall name at the time the account is established and may change at any time. If the beneficiary is deceased or otherwise cannot accept the transfer, the moneys in the individual development account derived from the account holder's earned income and any interest accrued thereon shall be transferred to the estate of the account holder. b. If an individual development account is closed pursuant to subsection a. of this section or an account holder withdraws from the individual development account program or forfeits his State matching funds due to an unauthorized withdrawal, any moneys held for matching funds for that account may be retained in the reserve fund for reallocation to be used as matching funds for new individual development accounts. L.2001,c.93,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-92 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-92 - Moneys in, interest on account not considered gross income

44:10-92. Moneys in, interest on account not considered gross income  7. a. Moneys deposited into or withdrawn from an individual development account by an account holder pursuant to subsection c. of section 5 of this act or matched by a community-based organization pursuant to paragraph (7) of subsection e. of section 5 of this act shall not be considered gross income otherwise includable as income pursuant to subsections a., b., k., and p. of N.J.S.54A:5-1. b. Interest earned by an individual development account shall not be considered gross income otherwise includable as income pursuant to subsection e. of N.J.S.54A:5-1. c. Moneys deposited in an individual development account and the interest from an individual development account under this act shall not be taken into account in determining eligibility or the amount of assistance under State and federal means-tested programs pursuant to 42 U.S.C s.604(h) and 45 C.F.R. s.263.20. L.2001,c.93,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-93 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-93 - Regulations; consultation with Human Services

44:10-93. Regulations; consultation with Human Services  8. a. The commissioner shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. b. The commissioner shall consult with the Commissioner of Human Services regarding the development, operation and administration of the program and ensuring compliance with 42 U.S.C. s.604(h) and 45 C.F.R. Part 263 (45 C.F.R. s.263.0 et seq.). L.2001,c.93,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-94 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-94 - Report to Legislature

44:10-94. Report to Legislature  9. a. The commissioner shall report to the Legislature annually on the effectiveness of the program in providing eligible individuals in this State with an opportunity to establish an individual development account and may include in the report recommendations for change, if any, to make the program more effective. This report shall be due within 30 days of the end of the anniversary of the effective date of this section for each year the program is in operation. b. The Department of Community Affairs shall make available to the Departments of Labor and Human Services necessary individual development account statistical and program information in a usable format and in a timely manner, so that those departments may prepare federal and other reports. L.2001,c.93,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-95 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-95 - Short title.

44:10-95 Short title.  1. P.L.2013, c.45 (C.44:10-95 et seq.) shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey SNAP Employment and Training Provider 50/50 Match Project Act." L.2013, c.45, s.1; amended 2019, c.253, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-97 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-97 - Establishment of New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program Employment and Training Provider 50/50 Match Project.

44:10-97 Establishment of New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program Employment and Training Provider 50/50 Match Project.  3. a. The Department of Human Services shall establish the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Provider 50/50 Match Project under which the department shall: (1) provide and enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development by which the Department of Labor and Workforce Development shall implement, administer, and operate the project and NJ SNAP ETP activities including, issuing requests for proposals, selecting partnering providers, obtaining activity reports from providers, and issuing payment to providers; and (2) form partnerships with qualifying agencies to provide services to eligible participants under NJ SNAP ETP and receive federal reimbursements for those services. The memorandum of understanding executed by the departments shall define how the departments shall coordinate their efforts, the roles and expectations of each, and shall detail the process by which funds for the support of the project and other NJ SNAP ETP activities shall be transferred from the department to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.  b. Applicants for participation as partnering providers in the project shall be qualifying agencies whose employment and training activities qualify for reimbursement under the federal SNAP ETP program. Partnering providers in the project shall be selected according to the process and criteria specified in P.L.2013, c.45 (C.44:10-95 et seq.). L.2013, c.45, s.3; amended 2019, c.253, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-103 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-103 - Report to Governor, Legislature.

44:10-103 Report to Governor, Legislature.  9. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development shall issue a report no later than six months following the effective date of P.L.2013, c.45 (C.44:10-95 et seq.), and annually thereafter no later than September 30 of each year, to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature summarizing the participants, activities, and outcomes of the project. The initial report under this section shall include, but not be limited to, a summary of the request for proposals issued pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2013, c.45 (C.44:10-98). Subsequent reports under this section shall include, but not be limited to, the identities of the partnering providers selected pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2013, c.45 (C.44:10-98) and a summary of project participant demographics, activities, and outcomes for each partnering provider. The reports issued pursuant to this section shall not disclose the identities of any SNAP applicants or recipients and shall adhere to all applicable federal laws and regulations restricting the unauthorized disclosure of information concerning applicants for, and recipients of, SNAP benefits. L.2013, c.45, s.9; amended 2019, c.253, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-104 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-104 - Certain income excluded in determining eligibility.

44:10-104 Certain income excluded in determining eligibility.  10. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law or regulation to the contrary, the department and the county welfare agencies shall exclude from a household's income all legally-obligated or court-ordered child support payments paid by a household member to, or on behalf of, a non-household member, including payments to a third party on behalf of the non-household member and amounts paid toward arrearages, for the purpose of determining whether a household meets applicable gross and net SNAP income eligibility standards. L.2013, c.45, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-105 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-105 - Review of available data by commissioner.

44:10-105 Review of available data by commissioner.  1. Immediately upon the effective date of this act and at least once annually thereafter, the Commissioner of Human Services shall conduct a review of available data on labor and employment in the State produced by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The purpose of the review shall be to determine whether to submit a request for a waiver of the benefit time limit for able bodied adults without dependents participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as authorized by 7 C.F.R. 273.24(f), either throughout the State or in any geographic area of the State. The review shall consider each criterion of eligibility for a waiver as well as the availability of opportunities that will fulfill the work requirement described in 7 C.F.R. 273.24(a). Based on the review conducted pursuant to this section, the commissioner shall determine whether to submit a request for a waiver.  L.2016, c.11, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-106 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-106 - Report to Governor, Legislature.

44:10-106 Report to Governor, Legislature.  2. a. The Commissioner of Human Services shall issue a report annually over the next three years, with the first report being issued no later than one month following the effective date of this act, to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature on: (1) the number of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants in each county who are subject to the benefit time limit for able bodied adults without dependents; and (2) the number of participants whose benefits were terminated in the past year as a result of the benefit time limit. b. The report shall also describe the review of labor and employment data conducted pursuant to section 1 of this act and any actions taken by the commissioner related to requesting a waiver of the time limit.  L.2016, c.11, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-107 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-107 - Definitions regarding mobile-friendly software and SNAP.

44:10-107 Definitions regarding mobile-friendly software and SNAP.  1. As used in this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Human Services. "Electronic benefit transfer card or benefit card" means a benefit card utilized by a consumer to gain access to nutrition assistance program benefits. "Mobile-friendly software" means a computer program or web-based software application designed to be used in conjunction with a mobile electronic communication device, as defined herein, and available through multiple software platforms. "Mobile electronic communication device" means any mobile device capable of communication or other transmission of information and includes, but is not limited to, a cellular telephone, wireless tablet, or other device with Internet capability, or other wireless communication device. "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program" or "SNAP" means the supplemental nutrition assistance program, established pursuant to the federal "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008," Pub.L.88-525 (7 U.S.C. s.2011 et seq.). L.2021, c.245, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 44:10-108 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 44 - Poor|Section 44:10-108 - Mobile-friendly software for SNAP recipients.

44:10-108 Mobile-friendly software for SNAP recipients.  2. a. The Department of Human Services shall develop and maintain, or enter into or modify an agreement with a third party to develop and maintain mobile-friendly software for SNAP recipients. The mobile-friendly software shall include, but not be limited to, functionality that allows a user of the mobile software program who is recipient of SNAP benefits to: (1) view the user's SNAP case status and the current benefits the user receives; (2) request an electronic benefit transfer card or a replacement card; (3) upload and submit required documents for continued participation in SNAP and track the current processing status of those documents; (4) receive notices and updates regarding important deadlines or actions; (5) read and print notices and letters; (6) update contact information; (7) request to have a letter mailed to the user listing the amount of benefits the user receives; (8) view local contact information for the County Board of Social Services for the county in which the user resides and (9) access any other functionalities as determined by the department. b. The mobile-friendly software shall be made available free of charge and in multiple languages. L.2021, c.245, s.2.