District Court, S.D. New York August 27, 1981, 79 Civ. 2407 (KTD) (Rivers v. Schweiker)

OPINION

KEVIN THOMAS DUFFY, District Judge:

Plaintiffs in this class action are recipients of federal Supplemental Security Income [hereinafter “SSI”] who, prior to their receipt of SSI, applied for and received “interim assistance” from the New York City Department of Social Services [hereinafter “NYCDSS”].