10:71-1.1 General introduction
On January 1, 1974, Title XVI of the Social Security Act replaced previous Titles I (Old Age
Assistance), X (Aid to the Blind) and XIV (Aid to the Disabled), which were repealed. The
Social Security Administration administers Title XVI, Supplemental Security Income (SSI),
which provides cash payments to the aged, blind and disabled. Individuals who desire
medical care only apply through the county board of social services for the Medicaid Only
program under Title XIX.