Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 17 - Aging, Department On
Chapter 15 - Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness
Rule 17-15.7 - Eligibility
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024
If funding is available, an older individual shall be eligible for assistance under the elder abuse prevention initiative if all of the following criteria are met:
(1) If abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect exists, or there is risk of same. Abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect includes the deprivation of the minimum food, shelter, clothing, supervision, physical care, mental health care, or other care necessary to maintain the older individual in an independent living arrangement.
(2) The older individual is not a resident in a nursing facility as defined in Iowa Code section 135C.1(13). Exceptions may be granted by the department on a case-by-case basis.