(a) Policy. All providers of information and assistance (I & A) services comply with standards listed in OAC 340:105-10-50.1(a)(13), 340:105-10-51 and 340:105-10-61 through 340:105-10-63. I & A services for older persons include services:
- (1) providing current information on services available within their communities;
- (2) linking older persons to the opportunities and services available within their communities; and
- (3) establishing adequate follow-up procedures, to the maximum extent practicable.
(b) Authority. The authority for this Section is the Office of Management and Budget Notice of Action 0985-0008 and Section 102(29) of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended.
(c) Procedures. The Area Agency on Aging implements this Section by:
- (1) incorporating the provisions in this Section into its Title III policies and procedures manual;
- (2) providing technical assistance to prospective service project applicants regarding the policy in the development of services; and
- (3) utilizing the policy as an indicator in the evaluation of service project proposals.
(d) Cross references. See OAC 340:105-10-50.1(a)(13), 340:105-10-51, 340:105-10-54(a)(3), 340:105-10-62, and 340:105-10-63.