§ 10-307

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§10–307. IN EFFECT

** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 **

(1)The Interagency Committee shall establish and coordinate a program to provide single points of entry within each planning and service area.

(2)The Department shall supervise the program for the Interagency Committee.

(b)Each area agency shall operate a single point of entry program to assess the needs of seniors and their caregivers and provide appropriate services.

(c)The following services shall be provided through a single point of entry:

(1)providing current information on available programs, services, or benefits;

(2)determining the service needs of each senior who requests service;

(3)processing requests for service from seniors;

(4)through widely publicized local outreach facilities and communications systems, providing access to available public and private programs and services for seniors, including:

(i)transportation services;

(ii)health and nutrition services;

(iii)financial assistance;

(iv)social services;

(v)educational services;

(vi)services available through volunteer organizations or private agencies;

(vii)appropriate housing arrangements;

(viii)health insurance counseling;

(ix)employment and volunteer opportunities;

(x)respite care services; and

(xi)other programs, information, counseling, or benefits for seniors;

(5)monitoring the outcome of requests for service or information; and

(6)arranging with other agencies for individual assessment to determine the service needs of a frail or health–impaired senior.

(d)To the extent possible, each single point of entry shall be:

(1)located in a senior citizen center; and

(2)available for access at least 5 days a week.

(e)Local interagency committees on services to seniors shall make agreements among themselves and with other agencies to provide staff on a regular basis at the single points of entry to:

(1)provide information and services to seniors; and

(2)administer agency programs.