N.J. Stat. § 44:7-5

Current through L. 2023, c. 256.

Section 44:7-5 - Eligibility of applicants; details

Old age assistance shall be granted under this chapter to any person who:

a. Has attained the age of 65 years;

b. Lacks adequate support; is unable to support himself; is without parents, spouse, or children able to support him and without other persons able and willing to support him;

c. Is a resident of this State;

d. Is not involuntarily confined in any public or private institution other than a medical institution;

e. Has not made a voluntary assignment or transfer of property for the purpose of qualifying for such assistance or for the purpose of evading responsibility under section 44:7-14 of this Title;

f. Is found, after due investigation and determination as hereinafter provided, to be in need of assistance.

N.J.S. § 44:7-5

Amended by L.1938, c.361, p.901, s.2, eff. 7/1/1938; L.1942, c.173, p.534, s.1; L.1943, c.164, p.476, s.3; L.1944, c.84, p.164, s.1; L.1952, c.24, p.109, s.2; L.1953, c.213, p.1613, s.2; L.1962, c.222, s.10; L.1966, c.190, s.1; L.1969, c.226, s.1.