N.J. Admin. Code § 10:72-1.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10:72-1.7 - Nondiscrimination

(a) Title VI of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( P.L. 88-352) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. § 70b) and the Americans with Disabilities Act, P.L. 101-336, codified as 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq., prohibits discrimination on the ground of race, color, national origin, or handicap in the administration of any program for which Federal funds are received. Strict compliance with the provisions of these Acts and any regulations based thereon is required as a condition to receive Federal funds for the assistance programs administered by the county welfare agencies. These principles apply to the Medicaid program in New Jersey.

1. The county welfare agency shall inform all staff members of their obligations in regard to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

2. All persons seeking medical assistance shall be informed of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

3. All persons seeking or receiving medical assistance shall be afforded an opportunity to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the ground of race, color, national origin, or handicap. Such complaints may be filed directly with the Regional Manager, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, Federal Plaza, New York, New York 10007, or with the Director, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, PO Box 712, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0712.

4. In any instance in which a complaint of alleged discrimination is filed with a State or county agency, the complaint shall be forwarded immediately to the Director, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services. The Director, upon receipt of any such complaint, will take any such action he or she deems appropriate to the situation. This action may include, but is not limited to, the securing of reports from whatever sources have knowledge pertinent to the situation and referral to the Division of Civil Rights of the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, for investigation, evaluation, and recommendation by that agency.

5. The county welfare agency shall afford full cooperation in the investigation of complaints of discrimination as may be requested by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, the State Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, or the State Division of Civil Rights.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:72-1.7

Amended by R.1992 d.364, effective 9/21/1992.
See: 24 New Jersey Register 2145(a), 24 New Jersey Register 3343(a).
Reference to Americans with Disabilities Act added.
Amended by R.1998 d.116, effective 1/30/1998 (operative February 1, 1998; to expire July 31, 1998).
See: 30 New Jersey Register 713(a).
Adopted concurrent proposal, R.1998 d.426, effective 7/24/1998.
See: 30 New Jersey Register 713(a), 30 New Jersey Register 3034(a).
Readopted provisions of R.1998 d.116 without change.