Iowa Admin. Code r. 17-6.11

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 17-6.11 - Contracts

(1) A contract or agreement between an AAA and a provider of a specific service in the PSA shall not restrict the AAA from contracting with other provider(s) of similar services.

(2) Contract file. AAA shall maintain a file of all current contracts with service-providing agencies or organizations. These files shall be made available for monitoring and assessment by the department.

(3) Contracts with for-profit organizations. An AAA must request prior approval from the department of any proposed service contracts with for-profit organizations under an area plan.

a. A separate approval request, using the request form provided by the department, shall be filed for each contract between the AAA and a provider for a service that is proposed to be delivered by a for-profit organization.

(1) The request for approval shall be submitted to the department at least 30 days prior to the signing of the contract.

(2) All applicants to provide services for which the contract is proposed shall be listed on the request form.

b. The department may approve the contracts only if the AAA demonstrates that the for-profit organization can provide services that are in compliance with the Older Americans Act and consistent with the goals of the AAA as stated in the area plan.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 17-6.11

ARC 8489B, lAB 1/27/10, effective 1/7/10

Amended by IAB July 9, 2014/Volume XXXVII, Number 1, effective 8/13/2014

Amended by IAB January 15, 2020/Volume XLII, Number 15, effective 2/19/2020