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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 55
Social Services
ARTICLE 5
Assistance and Care
TITLE 7
Services For the Aged, Blind or Disabled
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SECTION 253
Application for services
Social Services (SOS) CHAPTER 55, ARTICLE 5, TITLE 7
§ 253. Application for services. 1. A person requesting services for
the aged, blind or disabled may make his application therefor in person
or through another in his behalf to the social services official of the
county or city in which the applicant resides or is found.

2. Applications by or on behalf of persons under care in institutions
or facilities operated by the state shall be made to the department or
its agent, except as otherwise permitted or required by regulations of
the department.