New Jersey § 44:10-81
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:10-81, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:10-81.
a. The Commissioner of Human Services, to the maximum extent permissible under federal
law, shall review and streamline the SNAP application process , as provided in this section. The goal of the streamlining process shall be to maximize the enrollment of eligible SNAP participants in New Jersey by increasing
the accessibility of the SNAP application . b. In streamlining the SNAP application process , as required by this section, the commissioner shall, at a minimum , update the online application system to ensure the system employs current technology
and is user friendly, with features that include, but are not limited to, easy account
creation, easy user access, and easy tracking of an applicant's application status . c. The Department of Human Services, working in consultation and cooperation with appropriate advocacy organizations, shall engage in comprehensive outreach efforts to ensure
that New Jersey residents 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 of 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. “ 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.).
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