New York Consolidated Laws, Social Services Law - SOS § 254. Eligibility

Services for the aged, blind or disabled shall be provided any aged, blind or disabled person who requires such services;  who is a resident of the state on the date of application and who is receiving or is an applicant for benefits under the supplemental security income and additional state payments for the aged, blind and disabled program or is receiving or   1 an applicant for authorized payments to aged, blind or disabled individuals ineligible for such program.