Current through the 2024 Budget Session
Section 42-2-108 - Continuous assistance to recipient changing residence to another county; assistance provided to nonresidents; termination upon leaving state(a) The department shall provide for the continuous and uninterrupted receipt of approved public assistance and social services by any eligible recipient changing his residence from one (1) county to another county in the state until otherwise terminated or modified in accordance with this article. (b) Any transient or nonresident of the state may receive public assistance or social services provided under this article if approved in accordance with this article. The department may require the transient or nonresident to pay his transportation and expenses if he possesses property, income or other resources other than personal effects necessary for decency and health. (c) Public assistance or social services shall be terminated in the manner prescribed by rule and regulation of the department for any recipient moving to another state.