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 371 - Public Institutional Care
Section 371.4 - Determination of continuing eligibility

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

The determination of continuing eligibility shall be based upon contact with the resident and with appropriate collateral sources, and upon periodic evaluation and supervisory review and approval of all variable factors.

(a) Personal contact shall be not less frequent than once in six months.

(b) All variable factors of need and eligibility shall be reconsidered and evaluated at least once in 12 months. This shall include:

(1) the form of care provided and whether it continues to be the most suitable to the individual's needs; and

(2) possible changes in such factors as employability, availability of employment, eligibility for work-related or other benefits, changes in the amount of such payments, and ability of relatives to support.

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