New Jersey § 44:10-40
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:10-40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:10-40.
a. Single adults and couples without dependent children shall not be eligible for medical
assistance for inpatient or outpatient hospital care or long-term care under the program,
except that medical assistance shall be provided for the following, in accordance
with regulations adopted by the commissioner: (1) inpatient hospitalization costs for a recipient of general public assistance pursuant
to P.L.1947, c. 156 ( C.44:8-107 et seq. ) who is admitted to a special hospital licensed by the Department of Health and Senior
Services which is not eligible to receive a charity care subsidy from the Health Care
Subsidy Fund established pursuant to P.L.1992, c. 160 ( C.26:2H-18.51 et al.) and to which payments were made prior to July 1, 1991 on behalf of patients
receiving general public assistance; (2) nursing home costs for a person residing in a non-Medicaid certified nursing facility
prior to July 1, 1995, whose income is above the Medicaid institutional cap and who
does not otherwise qualify for State-funded nursing home care as a medically needy
person pursuant to P.L.1968, c. 413 ( C.30:4D-1 et seq. ), to be paid for out of a separate account from the Medicaid program; which assistance
shall continue until the person is no longer eligible for long-term care; and (3) nursing home costs for an alien residing in a Medicaid certified nursing facility
prior to the effective date of this act who is not Medicaid-eligible under Pub.L.104-193 ; which assistance shall continue until the person is no longer eligible for long-term
care. b. The provisions of this section shall not affect the eligibility of a single adult
or a couple without dependent children for the New Jersey FamilyCare Health Coverage
Program established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2000, c.71 ( C.30:4J-4 ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:10-40
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:10-40 cover?
Section 44:10-40 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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