A. Consistent with the federal act and subject to the availability of federal and state funds, the board shall adopt a standard of need which shall establish a reasonable level of subsistence. B. Consistent with the federal act, the board shall define by regulation exempt and nonexempt income and resources. Medical expenses shall not be deducted from either income or resources in determining eligibility. History: 1953 Comp., § 13-17-3, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 376, § 3; 1975, ch. 187, § 3. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 79 Am. Jur. 2d Welfare Laws §§ 15, 33, 35, 40, 53 to 60. 81 C.J.S. Social Security and Public Welfare §§ 37 to 44, 97 to 112.
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