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DC Code § 4-210.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter X - Hearing Procedures|§ 4-210.16. Class action permitted; correction or change in policy, construction, or interpretation

(a) Where a request for hearing has been made on an action taken by the Mayor, and the hearing officer finds that the issue or policy involved directly affects or will affect other recipients or claimants similarly situated, the hearing officer may, upon application by 1 of the recipients who is or will be so affected, allow a class action on behalf of the others similarly situated. The hearing officer, with the consent of the claimants, may consolidate hearings which present similar issues on his or her own motion or at the request of the claimants. (b) Whenever a claimant challenges a departmental policy or the administrative construction or interpretation of relevant statutes, regulations, orders, or departmental directives, and his or her claim for relief is granted by the hearing officer and the Mayor’s agent because of a misapplication of law contained in the policy, construction or interpretation, the Mayor will correct the challenged policy, construction or interpretation. (c) Whenever the Mayor changes a policy, construction or interpretation, he or she shall immediately make a reasonable effort to find and notify all recipients affected thereby, and shall make appropriate adjustments in the welfare benefits or decisions of the Mayor which were based upon the erroneous policy or practice.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1016, 29 DCR 1060; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(jjj), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-210.16. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(jjj) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 2(jjj) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682),§ 2(jjj) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 2(jjj) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(jjj) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-210.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter X - Hearing Procedures|§ 4-210.17. Confidentiality

If the claimant waives in writing his or her privilege of confidentiality as to the hearing, he or she shall be permitted by the Mayor to invite to the hearing any reasonable number of members of the public as he deems appropriate; provided, that the hearing officer may, in his discretion, considering the space and seating capacity of the room in which the hearing is to be held, impose limitations on the number of persons allowed to attend the same.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1017, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-210.17.
DC Code § 4-210.18 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter X - Hearing Procedures|§ 4-210.18. Notice provisions of § 4-205.54 applicable

When the reduction or termination is the result of information contained in a periodic report the recipient has filed, or of the recipient’s failure to file a report, or file a complete report, under § 4-205.54, then the Mayor is required to follow the notice provisions of that section.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1018, 29 DCR 1060; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(kkk), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-210.18. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(kkk) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 2(kkk) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682),§ 2(kkk) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 2(kkk) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(kkk) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-211.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XI - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Specific Payments|§ 4-211.02. Home repairs — Protection of District interest. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1102, 29 DCR 1060; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(nnn), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-211.2. Emergency Legislation For temporary repeal of section, see § 2(nnn) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 2(nnn) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682), § 2(nnn) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 2(nnn) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) repeal of section, see § 2(nnn) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-211.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XI - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Specific Payments|§ 4-211.03. Home repairs — Federal financial participation. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1103, 29 DCR 1060; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 701(w), 44 DCR 7378; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(ooo), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-211.3. Emergency Legislation For temporary repeal of section, see § 2(ooo) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 2(ooo) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682), § 2(ooo) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 2(ooo) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(x) of Public Assistance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-130, July 24, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 6501). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(ooo) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-211.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XI - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Specific Payments|§ 4-211.04. Moving costs permitted

The Mayor may pay moving costs when necessary to enable a recipient of public assistance to move into public or private housing.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1104, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-211.4.
DC Code § 4-211.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XI - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Specific Payments|§ 4-211.05. Authorization of payment for moving costs

The payment may be authorized: (1) As a money payment to the recipient when he or she makes his or her own arrangements for moving; or (2) As a vendor payment to the moving firm when arrangements must be made by the Mayor.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1105, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-211.5.
DC Code § 4-211.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XI - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Specific Payments|§ 4-211.06. Prompt payment of disregarded sum. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1106; as added Sep. 10, 1985, D.C. Law 6-35, § 2(p), 32 DCR 3778; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(ppp), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-211.6. Emergency Legislation For temporary repeal of section, see § 2(ppp) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 2(ppp) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682), § 2(ppp) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 2(ppp) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(s) of Public Assistance Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-130, July 24, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 6501). For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(ppp) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-212.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XII - Payments to Incapacitated Individuals|§ 4-212.01. Payment to incapacitated recipient

Whenever a recipient has been found by the Mayor to be incapable of taking care of himself or herself, his or her property, or his or her money, and a person has been judicially appointed as legal representative, or a responsible person has been appointed by the Mayor, on behalf of such incapacitated individual for the purpose of receiving and managing such individual’s public assistance payments (whether or not he is such individual’s legal representative for other purposes), public assistance payments may be made on behalf of such individual to such judicially appointed legal representative, or to such responsible person appointed by the Mayor.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1201, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-212.1.
DC Code § 4-213.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XIII - Actions for Support from Responsible Relatives|§ 4-213.01. Action for support

(a) Responsible relatives for any applicant or recipient of public assistance shall be limited to spouse for spouse, and parent for a child under the age of 21, and their financial responsibility shall be based upon their ability to pay. Any such applicant or recipient of public assistance or person in need thereof, or the Mayor, may bring an action to require such financially responsible spouse or parent to provide such support, and the Court shall have the power to make orders requiring such spouse or parent to pay such eligible applicant or recipient of public assistance such sums or sums of money in such installments as the Court in its discretion may direct, and such orders may be enforced in the same manner as orders for alimony. (b) The Mayor may, on behalf of the District, sue such spouse or parent for the amount of public assistance granted to such recipient under this chapter or under any act repealed by this chapter, or for so much thereof as such spouse or parent is reasonably able to pay. (c) All suits, actions, and court proceedings under this section shall be brought in the Family Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, or in that Court division which may subsequently exercise the jurisdiction exercised by the Family Division on April 6, 1982. To the extent applicable, suits, actions, and proceedings brought pursuant to this section shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 11 of Title 11 and Chapter 23 of Title 16.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1301, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-213.1. Cross References Child support enforcement, withholding of income, see § 46-207. Crediting of income tax refunds, persons determined to owe overdue child support, see § 47-4431.
DC Code § 4-213.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XIII - Actions for Support from Responsible Relatives|§ 4-213.02. Income scale exemptions. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1302, 29 DCR 1060; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(sss), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-213.2. Emergency Legislation For temporary repeal of §§ 4-213.02 through 4-213.04, see § 2(sss) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 2(sss) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682), § 2(sss) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 2(sss) of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(sss) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-213.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XIII - Actions for Support from Responsible Relatives|§ 4-213.03. Basis for computation of contribution. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1303, 29 DCR 1060; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(sss), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-213.3. Emergency Legislation See notes to § 4-213.02. Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(sss) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-213.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XIII - Actions for Support from Responsible Relatives|§ 4-213.04. Dependents defined. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1304, 29 DCR 1060; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-241, § 2(sss), 46 DCR 905.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-213.4. Emergency Legislation See notes to § 4-213.02. Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(sss) of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).
DC Code § 4-213.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XIII - Actions for Support from Responsible Relatives|§ 4-213.05. Noncompliance by relative

Whenever a responsible relative fails to provide information necessary to determine his ability to support, or when it has been determined that he is financially able to but has not contributed to the person in need of assistance, the case shall be evaluated for appropriate action including referral to Corporation Counsel.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1305, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-213.5.
DC Code § 4-213.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XIII - Actions for Support from Responsible Relatives|§ 4-213.06. Verification of ability to contribute

The ability of responsible relatives to contribute shall be determined through verification of earnings and other income at time of application, and whenever circumstances indicate the need to do so, but in no case less frequently than once every 12 months.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1306, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-213.6.
DC Code § 4-214.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XIV - District Claims of Support from Estates; Funeral Expenses|§ 4-214.01. Claim of District against estate of recipient; lien in favor of District; payment of share to United States

(a) At the death of any person who has received public assistance in the form of Old Age Assistance, or Aid to the Disabled pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, or of any act repealed by this act, the District shall have a preferred claim for the amount of any such public assistance against the estate of the deceased recipient. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, no statute of limitations shall be deemed applicable as a defense to any claim of the District made pursuant to this section. The Mayor may waive any such claim when in his or her judgment he or she deems it appropriate to do so. (b) In addition to the remedy provided by subsection (a) of this section, or by any other provision of law, the Mayor may file a notice in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in any case where public assistance in the form of Old Age Assistance or Aid to the Disabled is granted to any person under this chapter, and such notice shall constitute and have the effect of a lien in favor of the District against the real and personal property of such person for the amount of such public assistance which theretofore has been granted or which may thereafter be granted to, or on behalf of, such persons. Any such lien may be enforced by the proceeding filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Mayor shall file in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds a release of any such real and personal property from the effect of such lien wherever there has been repaid to the District the amount of the public assistance theretofore granted to, or on behalf of, such person. The Mayor is also authorized to release any such lien when in his or her judgment he or she deems it appropriate to do so. Such notices and release may be filed without payment of fees. (c) If the District collects from any recipient of public assistance in the form of Old Age Assistance or Aid to the Disabled or from his estate, or otherwise, any amount with respect to public assistance furnished him or her under this chapter, the pro rata share to which the United States is equitably entitled shall be paid to the United States in accordance with the provisions of the Social Security Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 303, 603, 1203, 1353). The pro rata share due the District shall be deposited as miscellaneous receipts to the credit of the District.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1401, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-214.1. References in Text “This act,” referred to in the first sentence of subsection (a) of this section, is D.C. Law 4-101.
DC Code § 4-214.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XIV - District Claims of Support from Estates; Funeral Expenses|§ 4-214.02. Funeral expenses — Payment permitted. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1402, 29 DCR 1060; May 10, 1989, D.C. Law 7-231, § 13, 36 DCR 492; Aug. 1, 1996, D.C. Law 11-152, § 101, 43 DCR 2978.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-214.2. Emergency Legislation For temporary repeal of section, see § 2(b) of the Emergency and Public Assistance Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-277, May 29, 1996, 43 DCR 2971). For temporary repeal of section, see § 101(b) of the Fiscal Year 1996 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-335, August 1, 1996, 43 DCR 4256).
DC Code § 4-214.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XIV - District Claims of Support from Estates; Funeral Expenses|§ 4-214.03. Funeral expenses — Indigent residents; wards of District

The Mayor, pursuant to § 4-214.04, may provide for the payment of funeral and burial expenses of children in foster care and persons committed to the Youth Services Administration, Department of Human Services.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1403, 29 DCR 1060; Aug. 1, 1996, D.C. Law 11-152, § 101(c), 43 DCR 2978; Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 7, 45 DCR 745.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-214.3. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(c) of the Emergency and Public Assistance Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-277, May 29, 1996, 43 DCR 2971). For temporary amendment of section, see § 101(c) of the Fiscal Year 1996 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-335, August 1, 1996, 43 DCR 4256).
DC Code § 4-214.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XIV - District Claims of Support from Estates; Funeral Expenses|§ 4-214.04. Funeral allowance

The family of the deceased may choose a funeral director or establishment to provide a funeral service from a list of forms that have signed agreements with the Mayor to provide such services. The Mayor shall pay a maximum of $450.00 for a complete funeral service including the burial plot.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1404, 29 DCR 1060; Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 502(i), 42 DCR 3684; Aug. 1, 1996, D.C. Law 11-152, § 101(d), 43 DCR 2978; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 8(b), 44 DCR 1271.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-214.4. Section References This section is referenced in § 4-214.03. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(e) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-35, April 11, 1995, 42 DCR 1834) and § 2(e) of the Human Services Spending Reduction Congressional Recess Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-104, July 21, 1995, 42 DCR 4014). For temporary amendment of section, see § 502(i) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160). For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(d) of the Emergency and Public Assistance Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-277, May 29, 1996, 43 DCR 2971). For temporary amendment of section, see § 101(d) of the Fiscal Year 1996 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-335, August 1, 1996, 43 DCR 4256). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(e) of Human Services Spending Reduction Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-29, July 25, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 4002).
DC Code § 4-215.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 2 - Public Assistance|Subchapter XV - Assignment of Public Assistance Prohibited|§ 4-215.01. Prohibition; immunity from legal process

Public assistance awarded under this chapter shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity, and none of the money paid or payable to any recipient under this chapter shall be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process, or the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.  (Apr. 6, 1982, D.C. Law 4-101, § 1501, 29 DCR 1060.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-215.1.