Alabama § 38-5-2 - To Whom Assistance Payable.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 38-5-2 — To Whom Assistance Payable., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-5-2. To Whom Assistance Payable.
Assistance to the blind shall be payable under this chapter to or on behalf of any person:
(1) Who shall comply with the other requirements of this chapter; and
(2) Has not sufficient income and resources to provide a reasonable subsistence compatible with decency and health, as further provided in this chapter; provided, that any income or resources required or permitted by the Federal Social Security Act or regulations made thereunder to be disregarded are hereby excepted; and
(3) Who qualifies for blind assistance under subsection (b) of section 38-4-1.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 38-5-2
What does Code of Alabama § 38-5-2 cover?
Section 38-5-2 ("To Whom Assistance Payable.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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