311.2 New York State recipients who are temporarily absent from the district of
administration.
(a) State reimbursement will be allowed on grants to recipients of
assistance to the blind, aid to dependent children or old age assistance who are
temporarily absent from the district of residence as defined in the rules of the Board of
Social Welfare (see Chapter I of this Title). The administrative agency of the district of
permanent residence shall meet any special needs such as need for medical care in a home
or in a hospital, through provision of a special direct grant or through indirect payment.
Verification of such special need shall be secured by direct contact with client and
physician or hospital or by request from the public welfare official in the community
where the recipient is temporarily under care. All arrangements and costs relating to the
temporary absence of recipients shall be made in accordance with instructions issued by
the department.
(b) State reimbursement will be allowed on grants of direct or indirect
assistance made by the district of temporary residence (within the State) to or on behalf
of recipients of AB, ADC or OAA only in the case of emergency hospitalization.
(c) Except for ADC, a regular grant may be continued during temporary
absence without prior approval of the administrative agency regarding such absence. If,
however, the recipient requests transportation, such request shall be granted in
accordance with instructions issued by the department.
(d) The district of permanent residence is responsible for establishing
need for continuing assistance during such temporary absence and for documenting such need
in the case record in accordance with instructions issued by the department.
(e) When a recipient of AB, ADC or OAA dies during the period of
temporary absence within the State, the district of permanent residence must provide
burial if the care falls within the provisions of paragraph (c) of subdivision 5 of
section 62 of the Social Welfare Law. If not, the town, city or county where death occurs
is responsible.
(f) Care may be provided in a hospital outside the State when
appropriate medical facilities are not available within the district. If an out-of-State
hospital is used, it is essential that prompt clearance be made with the area office
concerning inspection and approval.