§ 49-4-30. Short Title
This article may be cited as the “Old-Age Assistance Act.” History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 311, § 20; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 49.
§ 49-4-57. Providing Supplementary Treatment Services
Supplementary services may be provided by a county department to any applicant or recipient who is in need of treatment either to prevent blindness or to restore his eyesight, whether or not he is blind as defined in subsection (b) of Code Section 49-4-51, if he is otherwise qualified for assistance under this article. The […]
§ 49-4-31. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Applicant” means a person who has applied for assistance under this article. “Assistance” means money payments to, medical care in behalf of, or any type of remedial care recognized under state law in behalf of needy individuals who are 65 years of age or older but shall not […]
§ 49-4-58. Assistance Is Neither Assignable nor Subject to Legal Process; Payment of Assistance Check After Death of Recipient
Assistance granted under this article shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity; and none of the money paid or payable under this article shall be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law. Where a recipient dies after authorization […]
§ 49-4-32. Eligibility for Assistance Under This Article
Assistance shall be granted under this article to any person who: Is 65 years of age or older; Does not have sufficient income or other resources to provide a reasonable subsistence compatible with decency and health; Has not made an assignment or transfer of property for the purpose of attaining eligibility for assistance under this […]
§ 49-4-33. Duties of Department Under This Article
The department shall: Supervise the administration of assistance under this article by the county departments; Take such action as may be necessary or desirable for carrying out this article; Prescribe the form of and print and supply to the county departments such forms as it may deem necessary and advisable; and Publish in print or […]
§ 49-4-34. Duties of County Departments Under This Article
The county departments shall: Administer this article in their respective counties, subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by the board pursuant to this article; Report to the department at such times and in such manner and form as the department may from time to time direct; and Submit to the county commissioner or board […]
§ 49-4-35. Assistance Is Neither Assignable nor Subject to Legal Process or Operation of Bankruptcy Law; Payment of Assistance Check After Death of Recipient
Assistance granted under this article shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity; and none of the money paid or payable under this article shall be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law. Where a recipient dies after authorization […]
§ 49-4-14. Regulations as to Records; Use or Disclosure of Information; Penalty
The board is directed to prescribe regulations governing the custody, use, and preservation of the records, papers, files, and communications of the Department of Human Services, including the county departments, relating to public assistance. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, such regulations shall provide safeguards restricting the use or disclosure of information concerning […]
§ 49-4-15. Fraud in Obtaining Public Assistance, Food Stamps, or Medicaid; Penalties; Recovery of Overpayments
Any person who by means of a false statement, failure to disclose information, or impersonation, or by other fraudulent device, obtains or attempts to obtain, or any person who knowingly or intentionally aids or abets such person in the obtaining or attempting to obtain: Any grant or payment of public assistance, food stamps, or medical […]