NEW JERSEY
Department of Aging Services
New Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC)
PROGRAMS FOR
Aging (Adult)
IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTICES
PPL hosted a virtual summit about self-direction in New Jersey. We had a wonderful day of discovery and insights into self-direction with speakers like Senator Angela McKnight and Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez and guests from many esteemed organizations, like the NJ Advocates for Aging Well, Autism NJ, and Values into Action.
Please note that all PPL email addresses have changed. Our emails have changed from ending in @pcgus.com to ending in @pplfirst.com. Please change the end of any email you have on file for us to @pplfirst.com or check our Contact Us page to ensure your email will reach us.
WHAT’S NEW
- Thank you for a great 2023 NJ Self-Direction Conference!
- The 2022 NJ Self-Direction Conference was a big success!
- Thank you for attending our first FREE Self-Direction webinar of 2022, “Self-Direction: A Long-Term Care Alternative”
- NJ Caregivers on Public Partnerships Self-Direction Employee Option
- NEW Announcement: NJ Minimum Wage Increase
- Announcement: NJ Sick Leave Law
- For JACC employees
PPL Informational Sessions
Overview
Public Partnerships is excited to partner with the Division of Aging Services to serve as the fiscal intermediary for the Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC).
Participants can
Work with your case manager to develop a care plan that meets your needs and goals and change your plan if your needs change.
Find, hire, manage, and dismiss your caregivers.
Use BetterOnline to review your budget and approved services.
Use BetterOnline to monitor your careworker’s hours and spending.
Use BetterOnline or Time4Care to review, approve, and submit your careworker’s timesheets.
Services include
Payroll – We process payroll for your caregiver using money from your budget.
Employment tax requirements – We handle all employment-related taxes for you, including federal, state, local, and unemployment.
Customer service – Our friendly and professional customer service agents are available five days a week to help you with any questions.
Service reports – With our reports you’ll always have a clear picture of the services you’ve received.
How to get started
Are you wondering if self-direction is right for you or your loved one?
Time4Care™
Both participants (employers) and caregivers (employees) have lots of timekeeping to do when working in a self-direction program.
Time4Care is our highly rated mobile solution for Apple and Android smart devices.
Reminders to submit timesheets
Timesheet submission and approval alerts
Timesheet error checking
Offline time entry
Simple calendar interface
Privacy features
Documentation
Instant timesheet approval
Works right in the MyAccount/BetterOnline portal
BetterOnline™
Better Online is a web-based app that keeps you organized and gives you the tools and info you need to manage your self-direction journey. Handle timesheets, check how much you spend each month, and get answers when you need them. It’s easy to use and available from any internet-connected device.
Log in
Select the system to go to the login page.
Time4Care™
Log time and review, approve, and submit timesheets with ease.
Learn more about the benefits of Time4Care
Download on App Store Download on Google PlayFill out, approve, and submit timesheets, complete enrollment paperwork, and run reports
Program Documents
FILTER DOCUMENTS
Referral & Enrollment Process
IRS Form W-4 (Spanish) JACC COVID Enrollment Guide NEW JACC Enrollment Steps NJ JACC – Sample PEP Enrollment Packet NEW NJ JACC Enrollment Face Sheet NEW NJ JACC Enrollment Path NEW NJ JACC PEP Enrollment Packet NEW NJ JACC Sample Consumer Packet NEW New Participant Referral Enrollment Form NEW USCIS Form I 9 Instructions, Spanish (FOR REFERENCE ONLY) USCIS Form I 9, Spanish (FOR REFERENCE ONLY) USCIS Form I-9 USCIS Form I-9 InstructionsTrainings & How to Guides
Electronic Timesheet Instructions NEW JACC Participant Handbook 2021 NEW JACC Workers Compensation Reference Guide Paper Timesheet Instructions NEWProcedures & Information
Family Leave Insurance Family Leave Insurance (Spanish) JACC Broker Of Record Authorization NEW JACC Worker’s Compensation General Information NEW Letter from New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Commissioner Judith Persichilli List of current New Jersey Vaccine Sites (subject to change) NJ DHSS Invoice Schedule 2023 NJ DHSS Invoice Schedule 2024 NJ JACC Billing Agent Invoice NEW NJ JACC Billing Agent Invoice Printable NEW NJ JACC Complaint Appeal Form NEW NJ JACC Complaint Form NEW NJ JACC Vendor Invoicing Guide NEW New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law FAQs NEW Notice Of Provider Separation Form NEW Phase 1A FactsheetPayroll Documents
Application For Direct Deposit NEW IRS Form W-4 JACC Billing Agent Blank Timesheet With Sicktime NEW NJ Form W-4 (2024) NEW NJ JACC PEP Information Packet NEW NJ JACC Pay Schedule 2023 NJ JACC Pay Schedule 2024Time4Care™
Time4Care Mobile App Quick GuideBetterOnline™
BetterOnline Web Portal RegistrationContact Information
Customer Service Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 6pm | ET
Customer Service / General Questions (English: Press #1; Spanish: Press #2):
1-866-239-2778
Customer Service Email:
CS-NJJACC@pplfirst.com
For Work Related Injuries:
1-800-804-9382