§ 26-2-202 — Legislative declaration

(1) It is the intent of this part 2 to
implement a state supplementation program pursuant to Title XVI of the social
security act. It is the object and purpose of this part 2 to promote the public health
and welfare of individuals who are residents of Colorado and whose need results
from age, blindness, or disability with assistance and services to assist such
individuals to attain or retain their capabilities for independence, self-care, and
self-support.

(2) The state supplementation shall be accomplished by providing
mandatory assistance, as defined in this part 2, where required and by providing
optional supplementation in accordance with Title XVI of the social security act and
regulations adopted by the state board, within available appropriations. Title XVI of
the social security act currently permits, in the determination of eligibility for
benefits under that title, the disregard of certain payments which a Title XVI
recipient receives from a state or a political subdivision of a state. Those persons
receiving benefits under Title XVI of the social security act who also meet the
eligibility requirements fixed under part 1 of this article may receive a state
supplement to their Title XVI benefits in the form of benefits provided under such
part 1.

Legislative History

Source: L. 75: Entire part added, p. 891, � 12, effective July 28.