Maryland § 10-307 - IN EFFECT

§ 10-307. IN EFFECT

    IN EFFECT

    ** IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 **

    (a)    (1)    The Interagency Committee shall establish and coordinate a program to provide single points of entry within each planning and service area.

        (2)    The Department shall supervise the program for the Interagency Committee.

    (b)    Each area agency shall operate a single point of entry program to assess the needs of seniors and their caregivers and provide appropriate services.

    (c)    The following services shall be provided through a single point of entry:

        (1)    providing current information on available programs, services, or benefits;

        (2)    determining the service needs of each senior who requests service;

        (3)    processing requests for service from seniors;

        (4)    through widely publicized local outreach facilities and communications systems, providing access to available public and private programs and services for seniors, including:

            (i)    transportation services;

            (ii)    health and nutrition services;

            (iii)    financial assistance;

            (iv)    social services;

            (v)    educational services;

            (vi)    services available through volunteer organizations or private agencies;

            (vii)    appropriate housing arrangements;

            (viii)    health insurance counseling;

            (ix)    employment and volunteer opportunities;

            (x)    respite care services; and

            (xi)    other programs, information, counseling, or benefits for seniors;

        (5)    monitoring the outcome of requests for service or information; and

        (6)    arranging with other agencies for individual assessment to determine the service needs of a frail or health–impaired senior.

    (d)    To the extent possible, each single point of entry shall be:

        (1)    located in a senior citizen center; and

        (2)    available for access at least 5 days a week.

    (e)    Local interagency committees on services to seniors shall make agreements among themselves and with other agencies to provide staff on a regular basis at the single points of entry to:

        (1)    provide information and services to seniors; and

        (2)    administer agency programs.