§ 17b-75 Definitions
§ 17b-76 Commissioner to furnish forms and maintain records and accounts
§ 17b-77 Application for aid. Notice of liability for repayment
§ 17b-79 Eligibility of person having interest in real property. Restrictions on state recovery
§ 17b-80 Investigations. Grant of aid. Income disregard for students. Asset limits
§ 17b-81 Investigations of legally liable relatives by commissioner
§ 17b-82 “Rated housing facility” defined
§ 17b-83 Form of aid. Direct payment for certain services. Payment of clean claims
§ 17b-84 Funeral and burial allowance for state supplement or temporary family assistance program beneficiaries. Reductions. Disclosure of information regarding liquid assets
§ 17b-85 Notice by beneficiary of receipt of property, transfer or encumbrance of property or change in information previously furnished. Exception for participants in supplemental assistance nutrition program
§ 17b-86 Aid inalienable
§ 17b-87 Discontinuance of aid after removal from state
§ 17b-88 Overpayments. Recoupment. Administrative disqualification hearings
§ 17b-88a Recoveries or overpayments under AFDC program, account for payment of
§ 17b-89 Change in level of assistance payments authorized
§ 17b-90 Disclosure of information concerning program applicants and participants. Limitations. Regulations
§ 17b-91 Eligibility exclusions. State supplement program. Temporary family assistance program
§ 17b-92 Relocation adjustment payments and reimbursements for moving and relocation expenses not considered income, earnings, assets or rent
§ 17b-93 Claim of state for repayment of aid required to be covered under federal law. Lien restrictions. Exception to lien restrictions for child support obligations
§ 17b-94 Claim of state against proceeds of cause of action. Assignment of interest in estate to the state. Recovery limitations
§ 17b-95 Claim of state on death of Medicaid beneficiary for amounts due under federal law. Priority of claims
§ 17b-96 Collection of state’s claim. Disposition of recoveries
§ 17b-97 Fraud in obtaining aid or food stamp or supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits or in receiving payment. Penalties. Unlawful award of public assistance benefits
§ 17b-98 Cost of aid and administration
§ 17b-99 Vendor fraud penalties. Distribution of medical assistance program rules. Regulations. Audits of service providers. Appeal
§ 17b-99a Audits of long-term care facilities
§ 17b-99b Joint report re Medicaid fraud prevention and overpayment recovery
§ 17b-99c Audit protocols and procedures. Reports by commissioner
§ 17b-100 Fraudulent conveyance for purpose of obtaining assistance. Civil action by commissioner
§ 17b-101 State’s right of subrogation to right of applicant or recipient of assistance re transfer of property. Civil action by commissioner
§ 17b-102 Regulations providing a financial incentive for reporting vendor fraud
§ 17b-103 Refunds by vendors to persons eligible for medical assistance. Penalty
§ 17b-104 State supplementation to the Supplemental Security Income Program. Temporary family assistance program standard of need, payment standards. State-administered general assistance program annual payment standard increase
§ 17b-105 Authority to furnish transportation out of state for recipients of aid
§ 17b-105a Supplemental nutrition assistance program. Authority of commissioner to seek waiver and implement federal options
§ 17b-105b Supplemental nutrition assistance benefit extensions
§ 17b-105c Supplemental nutrition assistance program. Authority of commissioner to implement policy
§ 17b-105d Supplemental nutrition assistance program. Outreach. Work-study programs
§ 17b-105e Definitions
§ 17b-105f Supplemental nutrition assistance employment and training program
§ 17b-105g Selection of supplemental nutrition assistance employment and training community collaboratives to receive federal matching funds. Establishment and composition of collaborative. Use of funds
§ 17b-105h Use and distribution of supplemental nutrition assistance employment and training federal matching funds
§ 17b-105i Report re supplemental nutrition assistance employment and training federal matching funds
§ 17b-106 State supplement to Supplemental Security Income Program. Adult payment standards. State supplement payments for certain residents in long-term care facilities
§ 17b-106a Adult payment standards for state supplement to Supplemental Security Income program. Personal needs allowance. Increase
§ 17b-107 Emergency assistance program: Administration, eligibility, regulations
§ 17b-108 Cross-matching of recipients’ records
§ 17b-109 Photo identification cards
§ 17b-110 Special need payment program. Eligibility. Regulations
§ 17b-111a State-wide data bank of general assistance recipients
§ 17b-111b Regulations re general assistance
§ 17b-112 Temporary family assistance program
§ 17b-112a Definitions. Notification of referrals to applicants and recipients of temporary family assistance who are victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence training program. Regulations
§ 17b-112b Exemptions and extensions for applicants and recipients of temporary family assistance who are victims of domestic violence. Standards and procedures. Regulations
§ 17b-112c Alien eligibility for temporary family assistance or state-administered general assistance
§ 17b-112d Eligibility for temporary assistance for needy families or supplemental nutrition assistance program for person convicted of controlled substance felony
§ 17b-112e Safety net services. Regulations
§ 17b-112f Safety net services account. Regulations
§ 17b-112g Diversion assistance program for families. Eligibility. Notification of benefits and services. Regulations
§ 17b-112h Disbursement of federal funds received from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Emergency Contingency Fund
§ 17b-112i Maximization of federal funds available from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Emergency Fund
§ 17b-112j Jobs First program. Modification of approved work activities
§ 17b-112k Pilot program to serve persons receiving temporary family assistance program benefits and participating in Jobs First program
§ 17b-112l Initiative for two-generational service delivery to encourage educational, health and workforce readiness and self-sufficiency
§ 17b-112m Integration of Even Start into planning and implementation of state-wide, two-generational initiative
§ 17b-113 Rate paid to recipients
§ 17b-114 Return of security deposits
§ 17b-114o Submission of federal TANF expenditure report to legislative committees
§ 17b-115 “Town” and “selectmen” defined
§ 17b-118b Restrictions on eligibility for general assistance of persons aged eighteen to twenty-one living with and as dependents of their parents
§ 17b-122 Reimbursement by paupers
§ 17b-123 Request for support. Application review process. Notification by applicant of change in circumstances
§ 17b-124 Disclosure by person controlling property
§ 17b-125 Eligibility for town relief of owner of real property
§ 17b-126 Lien against real property
§ 17b-127 General assistance fraud. Penalty. Forfeiture of privileges of participation in program. Termination upon conviction. Readmission
§ 17b-128 Reimbursement of towns or municipalities for relief. Recovery of overpayments
§ 17b-129 Town’s claim against proceeds of cause of action. Assignment of interest in estate to the town. Limitation
§ 17b-130 Claims for supplies or assistance furnished to pauper
§ 17b-131 Funeral and burial allowance for indigent persons or beneficiaries under the state-administered general assistance program. Reductions. Disclosure of information regarding liquid assets
§ 17b-132 When property of deceased person whom town has supported may be sold
§ 17b-133 Establishment of almshouses; removal of mentally ill persons
§ 17b-136 Interstate transportation. Admission to state mental hospital
§ 17b-137 Disclosure of property of recipients of state aid, care or child support enforcement services. Disclosure of property of persons liable to support recipients or subject to IV-D support case investigation. Access to records. Automat
§ 17b-137a Social Security number to be recorded on license applications, certain documents and death certificate. Confidentiality
§ 17b-138 Conveyance of land by Commissioner of Social Services or his designee or Commissioner of Administrative Services
§ 17b-179 Office of Child Support Services. Duties. Determination of parents’ financial liability. Use of unemployment compensation for child support obligations. Recovery of costs. Fees. Electronic funds transfer and debit card access for s
§ 17b-179a Information sharing between Departments of Social Services and Revenue Services re assets and income of child support obligors
§ 17b-179b Arrearage adjustment program. Factors for consideration
§ 17b-180 Eligibility. Consideration of stepparent’s income
§ 17b-180a Expedited application and eligibility determination
§ 17b-183 Minor recipients of temporary family assistance allowed to retain assets for future identifiable education expenses
§ 17b-184 Client advisory board. Report
§ 17b-185 Immunizations and health screenings for children; assistance from commissioner

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes > Chapter 319s - Financial Assistance

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Amortization: Paying off a loan by regular installments.
  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
  • another: may extend and be applied to communities, companies, corporations, public or private, limited liability companies, societies and associations. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Deposit account: includes a share account of a savings and loan association. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
  • Electronic funds transfer: The transfer of money between accounts by consumer electronic systems-such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and electronic payment of bills-rather than by check or cash. (Wire transfers, checks, drafts, and paper instruments do not fall into this category.) Source: OCC
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • intellectual disability: means a significant limitation in intellectual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior that originated during the developmental period before eighteen years of age. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1g
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Majority leader: see Floor Leaders
  • Minority leader: See Floor Leaders
  • month: means a calendar month, and the word "year" means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • succeeding: when used by way of reference to any section or sections, mean the section or sections next preceding, next following or next succeeding, unless some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.