New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter B - Public Assistance
Article 2 - Determination of Eligibility-Categorical
Part 368 - Aid To The Aged, Blind Or Disabled
Section 368.2 - Application for AABD

(a) Each application for AABD shall be recorded on the application form required by the department in accordance with the department regulations.

(b) If an applicant who is mentally capable but physically handicapped, had help in completing the application form, his signature and the signature and address of the person providing such help must be entered on the application form.

(c) If an applicant who is mentally capable, but illiterate, signs the application forms with an "X", the signature and address of a person witnessing the "X" must be entered on the application form.