Mo. Code Regs. tit. 19 § 15-4.180

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, October 15, 2024

Section 19 CSR 15-4.180 - Area Agency on Aging Advocacy Responsibility

PURPOSE: This amendment updates terminology and legal authority.

PURPOSE: This rule requires the area agency on aging to carry out activities to advocate in the interest of older adults.

(1) The area agency on aging shall serve as the advocate for older adults in the planning and service area by performing at least the following activities:

(A) Monitor, evaluate and comment on all policies, programs, hearings, levies and community actions which affect older adults;

(B) Solicit comments from the public on the needs of older adults;

(C) Represent the interests of older adults to public officials, public and private agencies, or organizations;

(D) Carry out activities in support of the department's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; and

(E) Coordinate planning with other agencies and organizations to promote new or expanded benefits and opportunities for older adults.

(2) The area agency on aging shall develop and implement written policies and procedures that describe how it carries out advocacy activities.

19 CSR 15-4.180

AUTHORITY: section 660.050, RSMo 1986.* This rule was previously filed as 13 CSR 15-6.11 5 and 13 CSR 15-4.180. Original rule filed Jan. 6, 1986, effective April 30, 1986. Moved to 19 CSR 15-4.180, effective Aug. 28, 2001.

Amended by Missouri Register July 15, 2022/Volume 47, Number 14, effective 8/31/2022

*Original authority: 660.050, RSMo 1984, amended 1988.