Statute · New York Social Services Law
N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 363 — Declaration of objects
N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 363
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Social Services Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 363. Declaration of objects. Medical assistance for needy persons is hereby declared to be a matter of public concern and a necessity in promoting the public health and welfare and for promoting the state's goal of making available to everyone, regardless of race, age, national origin or…
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N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 363 — Declaration of objects is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 363. Declaration of objects. Medical assistance for needy persons is hereby declared to be a matter of public concern and a necessity in promoting the public health and welfare and for promoting the state's goal of making available to everyone, regardless of race, age, national origin or economic standing, uniform, high-quality medical care. In furtherance of such goal, a comprehensive program of medical assistance for needy persons is hereby established to operate in a manner which will assure a uniform high standard of medical assistance throughout the state. In carrying out this program every effort shall be made to promote maximum public awareness of the availability of, and procedure for obtaining, such assistance, and to facilitate the application for, and the provision of such medical assistance.