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 398 - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Additional State Payments
Subpart 398-7 - FAILURE OR REFUSAL TO COMPLY
Section 398-7.1 - Denial or discontinuance
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) An individual or couple who fails or refuses to comply with a requirement of this Part without good cause shall not be eligible to participate in the SSP or otherwise be eligible for SSPNA, and an individual or couple otherwise eligible for SSP or SSPNA may be subject to termination or denial of their SSP benefits or SSPNA.
(b) The Office is responsible for determining good cause pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section. In determining whether, or not good cause exists, the Office must consider the facts and circumstances, including information submitted by the recipient subject to the requirements of this Part.
(c) The recipient is responsible for notifying the Office of the reasons for failing to comply with a requirement of this Part and for furnishing evidence to support any claim of good cause.
