Social Services Law § 250 · Title 7. Services For the Aged, Blind or Disabled
Declaration of object; definitions
Text — Law content up to date as of October 2, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 250. Declaration of object; definitions. 1. In order for the state to receive federal aid under title six of the federal social security act, rehabilitation and other services shall be furnished in accordance with the provisions of this title to help needy persons who are sixty-five years of age or older, are blind, or are disabled to attain or retain capability for self-support or self-care or to prevent or reduce dependency.
2. When used in this title, services shall be construed to include, but not be limited to, protective services, health-related services, self-support services for the handicapped, homemaker services, housekeeping services, special services for the blind, housing improvement and assistance services, home delivered meals, home management and other functional educational services, services to adults requiring care in suitable substitute homes, family planning services and such other services as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this title.
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- Law content up to date as of October 2, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
- Official file
- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/SOS250
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