The Alternatives Program's funding formula has been changed to take out an old hold harmless clause, update the base amount each area agency on aging receives to operate the program, and the weighting of the demographic elements of the formula. The changes are made to reflect changes in Utah's aging population and to better distribute funds to agencies based on mutually agreed upon principles of the program. The state board has the responsibility to approve changes to the funding formula. The Division and area agencies worked through multiple meetings to develop these changes which were then ratified by the Board.