Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 26:2H-12.19

  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
4. Nothing in this act shall be construed to: prohibit an existing assisted living residence, comprehensive personal care home or assisted living program, which is not affected by this act, from participating in the Medicaid program; or create an entitlement to financing under the Medicaid program for services provided at assisted living residences or comprehensive personal care homes.

L.2001,c.234,s.4.