Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 340. Department of Human Services |
Chapter 105. Aging Services |
Subchapter 10. Policies and Procedures Manual for Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as Amended |
Part 7. PROGRAM STANDARDS FOR SERVICES FUNDED UNDER TITLE III OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED |
SECTION 340:105-10-70. Congregate meals service assessment
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- (a) Policy. Each person who desires to participate in the congregate meals service must complete and sign Form 02AG002E, Older Americans Act Assessment, Part I. Form 02AG002E provides the person information about the service and allows staff to obtain necessary information to better serve the needs of the person as a service participant.(b) Procedure.(1) At the initial interview, the outreach worker or site manager discusses all aspects of program participation, including the opportunity to contribute to the cost of meals and possible eligibility for home delivered meals.(2) The outreach worker or site manager assists the participant in completing Form 02AG002E. The project does not require written verification of age eligibility unless project management has reasonable cause to question the accuracy of the age provided by the participant or the participant's representative on Form 02AG002E. Participant assessment information includes:(A) name, address, and telephone number;(B) age, sex, race, date of birth, and signature verification of date of birth;(C) name, address, and telephone number of emergency contact(s);(D) name, address, and telephone number of physician;(E) special dietary needs;(F) diagnosed medical conditions;(G) current medications;(H) accommodations required for disabilities;(I) reasons for requesting congregate meals service;(J) transportation resources;(K) need for additional community resources;(L) income sources. Income source information is not required to receive Older Americans Act Title III services and may only be used to assist the participant in determining eligibility for programs with income guidelines; and(M) status related to poverty level.(3) The project conducts a face-to-face re-assessment interview with the participant. Re-assessments are required every six months for some Title III services, such as home delivered meals.(c) Authority. The authority for this Section is Section 1321.11(a) of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(d) Cross references. See OAC 340:105-10-50.1(a)(7), 340:105-10-51, 340:105-10-68, 340:105-10-69, 340:105-10-71 through 340:105-10-80, and 340:105-10-86.