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 5 - MISCELLANEOUS
Part 397 - Emergency Assistance For Adults
Section 397.4 - Factors of eligibility
Universal Citation: 18 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 397.4
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
In order to be eligible for EAA an applicant (if a couple, the eligible spouse) shall:
(a) reside in New York State;
(b) be eligible for SSI benefits or additional State payments; and
(c) have emergency needs that cannot be met by the regular monthly SSI benefit and additional State payments, by emergency assistance for families under Part 372 of this Title, 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 applicant.
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