Public assistance shall be awarded to, or on behalf of, any individual who is a resident of this state and is otherwise eligible therefor under one of the categories established pursuant to this article, as determined in accordance with the regulations of the board; provided, however, that residence in this state in excess of one year may not be required with respect to any individual under any category; and provided, further, that with respect to “medical assistance” no residence requirement which excludes any individual who resides in this state may be imposed.
History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 385, § 4; Ga. L. 1967, p. 878, § 4.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 49-4-4. Residence in State as Affecting Eligibility for Public Assistance
§ 49-4-5. Determining Amount of Public Assistance
§ 49-4-6. Reserves, Income, and Resources to Be Disregarded
§ 49-4-7. Receipt of Compensation for Residence Sold by Government Action Not to Affect Eligibility
§ 49-4-8. Application for Public Assistance
§ 49-4-9. Investigation and Record Concerning Applicant
§ 49-4-10. Physical Examination of Applicant
§ 49-4-11. Award and Payment of Public Assistance
§ 49-4-14. Regulations as to Records; Use or Disclosure of Information; Penalty
§ 49-4-15.1. Examination of Financial Records in Instances of Alleged Fraud
§ 49-4-16. Research, Demonstration, and Work Experience Programs; Surplus Food Distribution
§ 49-4-17. Funding Costs of Assistance and Administration; County Participation Not Required
§ 49-4-19. Social Assistance Register
§ 49-4-21. Photo Requirement on Electronic Benefits Transfer Cards for Food Stamps
§ 49-4-22. Eligibility for Aid Under Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program