Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART II. Public Assistance Manual |
Subpart K. Blind Persons |
Chapter 451. State Blind Pension |
Section 451.1. Policy
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Article V of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 501515), provides a pension to blind residents of this Commonwealth. It defines a blind person in terms of his age, his vision, the maximum resources he may have and the maximum payment he may receive.
(1) Safeguarding information. The regulations of the Department as set forth in Chapter 105 (relating to safeguarding information) will apply to SBP.
(2) Appeal and fair hearing. The regulations of the Department as set forth in Chapter 275 (relating to appeal and fair hearing and administrative disqualification hearings) will apply to SBP.
The provisions of this § 451.1 adopted May 5, 1978, effective May 6, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 1278.