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PUBLIC LAW 93-368-AUG. 7, 1974

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i "(3) For purposes of this subsection, the term 'interim assistance' s i " It n tnecrem" a s s a, with respect to any individual means assistance financed from State or local funds and furnished for meeting basic needs during the period, beginning with the month in which the individual filed an application for benefits (as defined in paragraph (2)), for which he was eligible for such benefits. " (4) I n order for a State to receive reimbursement under the pro- Agreement., visions of paragraph (1), the State shall have in effect an agreement with the Secretary which shall provide— " (A) that if the Secretary makes payment to the State (or a political subdivision of the State as provided for under the agreement) in reimbursement for interim assistance (as defined in paragraph (3)) for any individual in an amount greater than the reimbursable amount authorized by paragraph (1), the State (or political subdivision) shall pay to the individual the balance of such payment in excess of the reimbursable amount as expeditiously as possible, but in any event within ten working days or a shorter period specified in the agreement; and " (B) that the State will comply with such other rules as the Secretary finds necessary to achieve efficient and effective administration of this subsection and to carry out the purposes of the program established by this title, including protection of hearing rights for any individual aggrieved by action taken by the State (or political subdivision) pursuant to this subsection. " (5) The provisions of subsection (c) shall not be applicable to any disagreement concerning payment by the Secretary to a State pursuant to the preceding provisions of this subsection nor the amount retained by the State (or political subdivision). Effective d a "(6) The provisions of this subsection shall expire on June 30, 1976. report to Con- t e; At least sixty days prior to such expiration date, the Secretary shall g r e s s, submit to Congress a report assessing the effects of actions taken pursuant to this subsection, including the adequacy of interim assistance provided and the efficiency and effectiveness of the administration of such provisions. Such report may include such recommendations as the Secretary deems appropriate.". Supplement&i SEC. 6. (a) Section 1611 of the Social Security Act is amended— security income (1) in subsection (a)(1)(A), by inserting "(or, if greater, the benefits amount determined under section 1617)" immediately after ^2 u^c i382. "$1,752"; (2) in subsection (a)(2)(A), by inserting "(or, if greater, the amount determined under section 1617)" immediately after "$2,628"; (3) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting "(or, if greater, the amount determined under section 1617)" immediately after "$1,752"; and (4) in subsection (b)(2). by inserting "(or, if greater, the amount determined under section 1617)" immediately after "$2,628". (b) Part A of title X VI of such Act is further amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section:

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