§ 8503. Eligibility.
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§ 8503. Eligibility.
In order to qualify for the program, applicants must demonstrate that:
(1)They are eligible veterans or eligible surviving dependents of eligible veterans.
(2)They are permanent residents of this Commonwealth who do not maintain residence in any other state for any purpose.
(3)They are not receiving sufficient monetary assistance from any Federal or State agency based on the need for temporary assistance described in the application. The receipt of food stamp assistance does not disqualify an applicant from eligibility for temporary assistance.
(4)Other funds or resources are not available to address the need for temporary assistance by providing documentation acceptable to the department.
(5)An immediate need for temporary assistance in order to provide themselves and their families with the necessities of living. The assistance must be essential for the applicant to obtain and maintain the necessities of living. Assistance for the relief of an inconvenience is deemed nonessential.
51c8503v
(Oct. 4, 2016, P.L.882, No.109, eff. imd.)
51c8504s