§ 49-4-4 - Residence in state as affecting eligibility for public assistance - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 49-4-4 (2010)
49-4-4. Residence in state as affecting eligibility for public assistance

Public assistance shall be awarded to, or on behalf of, any individual who is a resident of this state and is otherwise eligible therefor under one of the categories established pursuant to this article, as determined in accordance with the regulations of the board; provided, however, that residence in this state in excess of one year may not be required with respect to any individual under any category; and provided, further, that with respect to "medical assistance" no residence requirement which excludes any individual who resides in this state may be imposed.