# Utah Code § 35A-3-109: Assistance provided to guardian or other caretaker -- Periodic review

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_109

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 35A-3-109
- **Heading:** Assistance provided to guardian or other caretaker -- Periodic review
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 35A / Chapter 35A-3 / § 35A-3-109

## Text

(1) At the discretion of the department, the department may pay the public assistance to the legal guardian of a recipient. (2) The department may only provide cash assistance on behalf of an eligible recipient under Part 3, Family Employment Program, to another individual interested in or concerned with the welfare of the recipient if: (a) by reason of the recipient's physical or mental condition, the recipient is unable to manage funds; (b) the provision of cash assistance directly to the recipient would be contrary to the recipient's welfare; or (c) the department is acting according to federal requirements. (3) The department shall: (a) undertake or contract with other state agencies to make special efforts to protect the welfare of a recipient and improve the recipient's capacity for self-care; and (b) periodically review a recipient's condition to determine whether, in the best interest of the recipient: (i) cash assistance that is provided to an individual other than the recipient should be discontinued; or (ii) a legal guardian should be appointed.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 35A-3-101 § 35A-3-101. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-102 § 35A-3-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-103 § 35A-3-103. Department responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-103.5 § 35A-3-103.5. Employment and the provision of services for the disabled.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_103.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-104 § 35A-3-104. Contracts for administration and provision of public assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-105 § 35A-3-105. Determination of eligibility and responsibility -- Information from State Tax Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-106 § 35A-3-106. Residency requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-108 § 35A-3-108. Assignment of support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-109 § 35A-3-109. Assistance provided to guardian or other caretaker -- Periodic review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_109.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-110 § 35A-3-110. Third party obligation -- Interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_110.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-111 § 35A-3-111. Collection of overpayments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_111.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-112 § 35A-3-112. Assistance not assignable -- Exemption from execution, garnishment, bankruptcy, or insolvency proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_112.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-113 § 35A-3-113. Prohibition of charges or fees for representing applicants or recipients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_113.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-118 § 35A-3-118. Self-reliance training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_118.md)

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