Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 17 - Aging, Department On
Chapter 6 - Area Agency on Aging Planning and Administration
Rule 17-6.6 - Duties of Aaa
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 17-6.6
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024
(1) General. Each AAA shall fulfill the AAA duties specified in the federal Act, Iowa Code section 231.33 and this chapter. AAA shall:
a. Carry out functions related to advocacy,
planning, coordination, interagency linkages, information sharing, brokering,
monitoring and evaluation designed to lead to and maintain a comprehensive and
coordinated community-based system. This system shall serve the PSA so that
older individuals may lead independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their
own homes and communities for as long as possible;
b. Strive to offer a range of services which
are readily accessible to all older individuals by utilizing public, private
and voluntary entities and personal resources of the client;
c. Encourage collaborative decision making
among public, private, voluntary, religious and fraternal organizations, as
well as older individuals;
d.
Assist in determining and providing special assistance or resources to the most
vulnerable older individuals who are in danger of losing their independence;
and
e. Perform all functions as
delineated in the area plan.
(2) Additional duties include:
a. Attempt to involve the private bar and
legal services corporation in the PSA in legal assistance activities;
b. Submit all reports in accordance with the
department-prescribed form or format and due dates;
c. Coordinate AAA activities with mental
health services provided by community health centers and other nonprofit
private or public organizations;
d.
Compile and summarize information on institutions of higher education in the
PSA which offer courses of study to older individuals at a no- or
reduced-tuition rate and disseminate the information to older individuals at
their gathering places;
e. Seek out
older individuals who may be eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income
benefits under Title XVI of the Social Security Act, medical assistance under
Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act, and benefits under the Food
Stamp Act of 1977. The AAA shall provide information on the requirements for
eligibility to receive these benefits and assist in applying for appropriate
assistance and benefits;
f.
Coordinate planning by individuals, agencies and organizations interested in
the prevention of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older individuals and
assist in implementation of educational and awareness activities, in
coordination with the office of the state long-term care ombudsman
program;
g. Coordinate planning
with other agencies and organizations to provide health promotion activities
for older individuals.
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