Provision of Title III Services Policy #3: Limitations on the Frequency, Amount or Type of Service Provided

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Authority Reference	45 CFR Part 1321.9(c)(1)(iii)
Operating Category	Provision of Title III Services

Policy

1. As a general policy, the MBA does not impose limitations on the frequency, amount, or type of service as defined in Provision of Title III Services Policy #1: Listing and Definitions of Services provided to individuals served with Title III funds. This policy identifies the exceptions to this practice.

2. Title III funds are intended to serve those with greatest social need and greatest economic need. MBA also prioritizes funding services needed to help individuals with greatest social needs and greatest economic needs to live at home and in the community, such as chore, nutrition support, homemaker, transportation, and assisted transportation.

3. In order to preserve scarce OAA Title III-B funding for priority services to help individuals live at home and in community, MBA’s policy prohibits use of Title III-B funding for case management services, adult day services, personal care assistance, and multi-purpose senior centers.

4. MBA encourages AAAs to refer individuals with greater ability to pay for services to private pay programs. This approach will facilitate more Title III resources being reserved for those with greatest social need and greatest economic need.

Procedures

1. AAAs have the option to establish supplemental policies and procedures related to frequency, amount, or type of services funded with Title III dollars, provided those policies align with MBA policies.