N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 302

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 553

Section 302 - Eligibility

Emergency assistance shall be granted to an aged, blind or disabled person who applies for such assistance and who:

(a) Has needs, as specified in section three hundred three of this chapter and the regulations of the department, that cannot be met by the regular monthly supplemental security income benefit and/or additional state payment, or by income or resources not excluded by the federal social security act and which, if not met, would endanger the health, welfare or safety of the individual; and

(b) Is not eligible for assistance under section three hundred fifty-j of this chapter.

N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 302