C.M.R. 10, 149, ch. 6, 149-6-5, subsec. 149-6-5.03

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024
Subsection 149-6-5.03 - NUTRITION SERVICES INCENTIVE PROGRAM (NSIP)

The United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL) allocates additional funds to OADS to reimburse AAAs and subcontracted entities for the costs of congregate and home delivered meals served to eligible people under the Nutrition Services Program. This allocation is based on the number of meals served in the previous year, in proportion to the total number of meals served by all states that year.

OADS shall choose whether to receive reimbursement in the form of cash or commodities from the ACL. OADS shall distribute all cash and/or commodities received from the ACL to eligible AAAs based on the previous year's meal counts.

To facilitate reporting requirements and support OADS's continued receipt of adequate funding for the Nutrition Services Program, Providers of Nutrition Services shall:

1. Report to OADS the number of meals provided to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria in § 5.04-1 to -2.
2. Comply with the Provider Requirements set forth in § 5.05.

C.M.R. 10, 149, ch. 6, 149-6-5, subsec. 149-6-5.03