Sec. 201. Definitions
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In this chapter: The term eligible entity means an entity— that is— a State; a labor organization, joint labor-management organization, or employer of direct care professionals; a nonprofit entity with experience in aging, disability, or supporting the rights and interests of, the training of, or educating direct care professionals; an Indian Tribe, Tribal organization, or Urban Indian organization; a community or technical college or other institution of higher education; or a consortium of entities listed in any of clauses
(i)through (v); that agrees, as applicable with respect to the type of grant the entity is seeking under this chapter and the activities supported through such grant, to include as advisors and trainers in such activities— older individuals; people with disabilities; direct care professionals; and family members of such individuals, persons, or professionals; and that agrees to consult with the State Medicaid agency of the State (or each State) served by the grant on the grant activities, to the extent that such agency (or each such agency) is not the eligible entity. The term project participant means an individual participating in a project or activity assisted with a grant under this chapter, including (as applicable for the category of the grant) a direct care professional or an individual training to be such a professional. The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The term supportive services means services that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in activities assisted with a grant under this chapter, such as transportation, child care, dependent care, housing, workplace accommodations, employee benefits such as paid sick leave and child care, workplace health and safety protections, wages and overtime pay, and needs-related payments.