N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18, § 358-2.18
Recipient means a person who is, or has been, receiving a covered program or service. For the purpose of this Part, recipient includes a former recipient seeking to review a determination of a social services agency and who would have a right to a hearing under section 358-3.1 of this Part if such person were a current recipient.