N.J. Admin. Code § 10:90-5.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 10:90-5.5 - Work expense allowance

(a) The county or municipal agency shall make available, as appropriate, an allowance for each assistance unit in order to cover work-related expenses necessary to engage in work or a work activity.

1. This allowance shall be limited to a lifetime maximum of $ 500.00 and shall be paid for work-related expenses, such as, but not limited to, clothing (uniforms), car maintenance, tools, supplies, licenses and testing fees. Subject to the approval of the DFD, an additional amount, not to exceed $ 300.00 over the lifetime of the case, may be provided, based on the agency's assessment of individual needs and circumstances which shall include, but not be limited to, the demonstrated need to purchase special tools, or maintain the care which provides transportation to employment. The agency may provide an amount in excess of the maximum stated herein, based on the agency's assessment of individual needs and circumstances. Under no circumstances shall an additional allowance exceed $ 300.00 over the lifetime of the case.

2. Subject to the approval of the Division and in the absence of any other means, a one-time moving expense allowance, not to exceed $ 500.00, may be provided over the lifetime of the case when a recipient has a firm offer of employment in a location outside of the county or municipality in excess of 30 miles of the recipient's current residence and additional assistance would ensure that employment. This allowance is in addition to the $ 500.00 authorized in (a)1 above.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:90-5.5

Amended by R.1998 d.42, effective 1/20/1998.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 3971(b), 30 New Jersey Register 389(a).
In (a)1, added language regarding an additional work expense allowance.