Temporary assistance may be granted by the county department to any applicant for aid to the blind or additional assistance granted to any recipient of aid to the blind who is in need of treatment either to prevent blindness or to restore his eyesight, whether or not he is blind as defined by section 26-2-103 (3) and the rules and regulations of the state department, if he is otherwise qualified for aid to the blind under this article. The temporary assistance may include necessary traveling expenses and other expenses to receive treatment from a hospital or clinic designated by the state department. Such payment shall be allowed and paid in the same manner as aid to the blind provided by this article and shall be subject to reimbursement by the state in the same manner as such aid to the blind.
Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1190, § 2. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-3-21.