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(iii) Shall be provided to qualified recipients who move to Wyoming from other states, except the amount of the performance payment or other financial assistance for the first twelve (12) months of eligibility in Wyoming may, at the option of the department, be the lesser of:
(A) The amount of assistance for which the recipient would be entitled in Wyoming; or
(B) The amount of the assistance the recipient would be receiving in the state of prior residence.
(b) A performance payment or any other form of public assistance shall be payable to the recipient or to a custodian or a vendor on behalf of the recipient. If the recipient is determined incompetent for purposes of using the public assistance provided under this article in the most beneficial manner, the amount may be payable to a custodian of the recipient. Subject to approval of the department, the custodian may receive and dispose of the public assistance on behalf of the recipient and shall report quarterly to the department providing a detailed accounting of his management of the amounts received under this subsection. The department shall review the report, determine if the conduct of the custodian is in the best interests of the recipient and file a copy of the report in the recipient's case record.
42-2-108. Continuous assistance to recipient changing residence to another county; assistance provided to nonresidents; termination upon leaving state.
(a) The department shall provide for the continuous and uninterrupted receipt of approved public assistance and social services by any eligible recipient changing his residence from one (1) county to another county in the state until otherwise terminated or modified in accordance with this article.
(b) Any transient or nonresident of the state may receive public assistance or social services provided under this article if approved in accordance with this article. The department may require the transient or nonresident to pay his transportation and expenses if he possesses property, income or other resources other than personal effects necessary for decency and health.