Massachusetts § 131B - Federal agreement
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 131B — Federal agreement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 131B. Federal agreement
Section 131B. At the discretion of the Social Security Administration, the commissioner shall enter into an agreement with the Social Security Administration, under which the commonwealth may administer the program of state supplementary payments authorized in section 1 of chapter 118A, or the Social Security Administration may, on behalf of the commonwealth, administer the program of state supplementary payments for the blind authorized in section 131. This agreement shall satisfy the requirements under section 3 of said chapter 118A which the Social Security Administration shall execute for the administration of state supplementary payments for the aged and disabled.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 131B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 131B cover?
Section 131B ("Federal agreement") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 131B?
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