Excludes certain income earned from health promotion or disease prevention work from income eligibility determination under NJ FamilyCare, WFNJ, and NJ SNAP.
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Overview
This bill changes how income is determined for New Jersey’s FamilyCare, WFNJ, and SNAP programs. It allows individuals working as community outreach workers in health promotion or disease prevention programs to exclude the first $5,000 earned annually from their income when applying for or receiving benefits. This aims to support those working in vital public health roles while accessing assistance programs.
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Joseph Vitale
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