Colorado § 26-2-205 - Optional state supplementation.
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§ 26-2-205. Optional state supplementation.
The state department is authorized to adopt rules and regulations for the provision of optional state supplementation to recipients of SSI benefits residing in the state, within available appropriations, in accordance with Title XVI of the social security act and this part 2. Such benefits may be provided pursuant to part 1 of this article if the individual meets the eligibility requirements established under such part 1. SSI benefits received must be considered as income in determining eligibility under part 1 of this article. Eligibility for and the amount of such payments shall be fixed by the state board. If the federal government makes a final determination that any such payments must be considered as income in determining eligibility for SSI benefits, the state board shall terminate such payments.
Source: L. 75: Entire part added, p. 892, § 12, effective July 28.
ANNOTATION
Applied in Rodgers v. Atencio, 43 Colo. App. 268, 608 P.2d 813 (1979).
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 26-2-205
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 26-2-205 cover?
Section 26-2-205 ("Optional state supplementation.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. 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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