For the purpose of providing for blind persons in need, a statewide system of aid to the needy blind is hereby established and shall be in effect in all political subdivisions of this state to operate with due regard to the varying conditions and costs of living, to be financed by state appropriations therefor, and to be administered by the State Department of Public Welfare.
Structure Mississippi Code
§ 43-3-51. Statewide system of aid
§ 43-3-55. Eligibility for assistance to the needy blind
§ 43-3-57. Amount of assistance
§ 43-3-59. Duties of State Department of Public Welfare
§ 43-3-61. Duties of county departments
§ 43-3-63. Application for assistance
§ 43-3-65. Investigation of applications
§ 43-3-67. Examination by ophthalmologist or optometrist
§ 43-3-69. Granting of assistance
§ 43-3-71. Assistance not assignable
§ 43-3-73. Appeal to the State Department of Public Welfare
§ 43-3-75. Periodic reconsideration and changes in amount of assistance
§ 43-3-77. Reexamination as to eyesight
§ 43-3-79. Recovery from a recipient
§ 43-3-83. Receipt and disposition of federal and other funds and manner of disbursing same