Alabama Administrative Code Title 70 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES, FORMERLY ALABAMA COMMISSION ON AGING
Alabama Administrative Code – Title 70: Alabama Department of Senior Services
(Formerly the Alabama Commission on Aging)
Title 70 of the Alabama Administrative Code outlines the rules and regulations established by the Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS), which was previously known as the Alabama Commission on Aging. The department is responsible for administering programs and services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Alabama, primarily under the federal Older Americans Act (OAA).
Overview of Key Provisions in Title 70:
General Provisions
Defines the structure, authority, and purpose of the Department of Senior Services.
Establishes compliance with federal and state statutes concerning senior services.
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
Rules regarding the designation, responsibilities, and performance standards for AAAs.
Guidelines for program planning, service delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Programs
Implementation of Title III services including:
Nutrition Programs (congregate and home-delivered meals),
Supportive Services (transportation, legal aid, adult day care, etc.),
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, and
Caregiver Support Programs.
Medicaid Waiver and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)
Regulations for the administration of Elderly and Disabled Waiver (E&D Waiver).
Coordination with Medicaid for home- and community-based services.
Eligibility and Service Standards
Detailed criteria for service eligibility.
Quality assurance, client rights, grievance procedures, and confidentiality standards.
Funding and Grants Management
Allocation of federal and state funds.
Requirements for grant applications, audits, and reporting by service providers.
Ombudsman Program
Roles and responsibilities of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
Advocacy and complaint resolution for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
SeniorRx and Other Special Initiatives
Guidelines for programs like SeniorRx (prescription assistance for seniors).
Other health promotion and outreach efforts coordinated by ADSS.
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