Missouri § 208.606 - Public education, at-risk elderly, purpose — action steps to be devised, preference for contacts.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 208.606 — Public education, at-risk elderly, purpose — action steps to be devised, preference for contacts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 208.606. Public education, at-risk elderly, purpose — action steps to be devised, preference for contacts.
1. The department of health and senior services, in collaboration with other state agencies, shall devise and implement a competent, thorough and ongoing public education program aimed at at-risk elderly persons. The purpose of this public education program is to identify regularly and inform fully elderly citizens of the existence, eligibility criteria, means of access and location of existing federal and state elderly service programs that would serve to alleviate personal situations that would otherwise lead to hunger and deterioration of health. Such programs would include, but are not limited to, the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program, the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Medical Assistance Spenddown Program, the availability of local food pantries, the availability of caseworkers to take application in the home for elderly service programs, and any other program that might become available to assist elderly persons in the future.
2. This public education program shall devise action steps with preference toward personal as opposed to mass media contacts. Among the methods to be used may be:
(1) Offering grants to local nonprofit service agencies to carry out public education programs;
(2) Producing brochures in easy-to-read language and formats using enlarged lettering;
(3) Holding information sessions at senior nutrition sites and with senior service agencies, such as the area agencies on aging, and with other agencies or service providers who serve the elderly;
(4) Organizing volunteer gatekeeper programs in communities with a high percentage of vulnerable elderly persons;
(5) Applying for a statewide Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) Program to assist the state in organizing volunteer public education efforts.
--------
(L. 1994 S.B. 426 § 3, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1299 Revision)
---- end of effective 28 Aug 2014 ----
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 208.606
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 208.606 cover?
Section 208.606 ("Public education, at-risk elderly, purpose — action steps to be devised, preference for contacts.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Missouri § 208.606?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Missouri § 208.606" (Missouri). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Missouri law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Missouri official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Missouri attorney.
How does Missouri § 208.606 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Missouri can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Missouri.