A patient admitted to a residential functional service by the Division of Developmental Disabilities or committed to a State or county psychiatric hospital who is not eligible for medical assistance under the "New Jersey Medical Assistance and Health Services Act," P.L. 1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.), but who is a recipient of other State assistance, shall be entitled to a $35.00 monthly personal needs allowance.
N.J.S. § 30:4-68.2