Section 7529 - Program Requirements-General(a) Each AAA shall: (1) Make I&A services available to all older individuals within the PSA either through contracts with independent I&A providers or the direct provision of I&A services by the AAA.(2) Place particular emphasis on linking services first to the individuals specified in either (A) or (B) below followed by the individuals specified in either (C) or (D) below: (A) Isolated older individuals, regardless of whether the individuals are also in greatest economic or social need.(B) Older individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders with neurological and organic brain dysfunction (and their caretakers), regardless of whether the individuals are also in the greatest economic or social need.(C) Older individuals in the greatest economic need.(D) Older individuals in the greatest social need.(3) Coordinate the delivery of I&A services with other I&A services available within their respective PSAs through networking with agencies and associations within the community.(4) Have written procedures for I&A providers to assist communities' older individuals during natural disasters, such as earthquakes or floods.(b) The I&A providers, including AAAs that directly provide I&A services, shall serve as a resource to and coordinate with other community I&A projects and with all other supportive services available in the community to enhance the accessibility and efficiency in delivery of services to older individuals.(c) For the purposes of Sections 7531 through 7547, any reference to I&A providers shall include both independent providers with which an AAA contracts and AAAs that directly provide I&A services unless the context requires otherwise.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 7529
1. New section filed 7-24-96; operative 8-23-96 (Register 96, No. 30).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending NOTE filed 2-10-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 7). Note: Authority cited: Sections 9102 and 9105, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 42 U.S.C. 3026(a)(1) and (4).
1. New section filed 7-24-96; operative 8-23-96 (Register 96, No. 30).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-10-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 7).