55 Pa. Code § 145.64 - Procedures

(a) Minor children. GA age procedures for minor children will be as follows:

(1) If the child is living with his parent or parents, natural, adoptive, stepparent, or other nonlegally responsible individual, the need of the child will be determined according to § 183.64(b) (relating to income averaging).

(2) [Reserved].

(3) In determining the needs of the child, the resources considered will be those the child actually has, those that are the child's legally and those he has a legal claim to. Eligibility of a child who has a legal claim to a property, real or personal, will depend on the agreement of the person caring for the child to apply for it and make it available for the use or reimbursement of the child.

(b) Attending school or training. The procedure for school or training attendance will be as follows:

(1) Certification by the school of enrollment in and attendance at a secondary school or equivalent vocational or technical school is required within the fiscal month in which the youth has his 18th birthday. After the initial certification for a youth attending a secondary or equivalent vocational or technical school, attendance will be redetermined in March, June, September and December until the youth reaches age 21. A partial redetermination will be made if there is any indication that he may no longer be enrolled as a full-time student.

(2) [Reserved].

(c) Age verification. There must be proof of the year of birth. Proof consists of the applicant's statement supported by written evidence. Examples of written evidence are a record of birth or baptism, school, hospital or physician's records, enrollment records of voting districts, records of civil or military service, marriage certificates, insurance policies and the like.

(d) Aged, blind, or disabled. Application for SSI is a condition of eligibility for GA for a person who is age 65 or over, or who has visual impairment, that is, visual acuity of 20/200 or less; or is claiming an exemption under § 141.61(d)(1)(iii) (relating to policy) as physically or mentally unable to engage in substantial gainful employment. GA will be granted to otherwise eligible persons as interim assistance in accordance with § 297.4(g) (Reserved) pending SSA's determination of SSI eligibility; if SSA finds the person ineligible for SSI and the person is otherwise eligible for GA, GA will be granted. Reference should be made to § 297.1(e) (Reserved).

Notes

55 Pa. Code § 145.64

The provisions of this § 145.64 amended through August 20, 1982, effective 8/21/1982, 12 Pa.B. 2790; amended July 28, 2000, the provisions under Act 49, effective retroactive to September 1, 1994, 30 Pa.B. 3779.

The provisions of this § 145.64 amended under sections 201(2) and 403 of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. §§ 201(2) and 403).