C.M.R. 10, 149, ch. 6, 149-6-5, subsec. 149-6-5.01

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Subsection 149-6-5.01 - INTRODUCTION

This Section establishes Maine's Nutrition Services Program (NSP) pursuant to the Older Americans Act (OAA) (42 U.S.C. §§ 3001, et seq.). Maine's NSP assists adults in remaining healthy and active in their communities and in avoiding premature or inappropriate institutionalization by providing nutrition services to adults with the greatest social and economic need, with attention to people who are low-income Older Individuals, low-income minority Older Individuals, Older Individuals with limited English proficiency, and Older Individuals residing in Rural Areas. Maine's NSP includes Congregate Nutrition Services, Home Delivered Nutrition Services, Nutrition Counseling, and the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP).

C.M.R. 10, 149, ch. 6, 149-6-5, subsec. 149-6-5.01