37.41.117    AREA PLAN CONTENT

(1) An area plan shall provide for a comprehensive and coordinated delivery system.

(2) An area plan shall demonstrate how the area agency will meet functions required by ARM 37.41.110.

(3) An area plan shall provide that:

(a) services are provided as provided in ARM 37.41.120;

(b) any existing state and local licensure requirements for the provision of services are met.

(4) An area plan shall provide that an adequate amount of the area agency's allotment for supportive services shall be spent for access services, in-home services, and legal services, excluding amounts for administration.

(5) An area plan shall specify:

(a) program objectives to implement all requirements regarding delivery of services;

(b) objectives established by the division;

(c) a resource allocation plan indicating the proposed use of all funds directly administered by the area agency;

(d) an inventory of programs operated by other agencies in the planning and service area for services to older persons;

(e) a description of community services areas and an identification of community focal points; and

(f) methods the area agency uses to set services priorities.

History: Sec. 53-5-606, MCA; IMP, Sec. 53-5-602 and 53-5-604, MCA; NEW, 1980 MAR p. 1098, Eff. 3/28/80; READOPT, 1983 MAR p. 740, Eff. 7/1/83; TRANS, from Dept. of SRS, 1987 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 7/1/87; TRANS, from DFS, 1998 MAR p. 2279.