1. (a) If a resident of a facility:

   1. (1) is a recipient of assistance under the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program; and

   2. (2) receives an income that is less than the amount described in section 6 of this chapter;

      the office shall pay to the individual an amount equal to the difference between the amount of the monthly personal allowance described in section 6 of this chapter and the amount of income, including assistance under the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program received by the individual.

2. (b) Money paid to an individual under subsection (a) is exempt from income eligibility consideration.

As added by P.L.294-2001, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.26-2003, SEC.2.