R510-104-13. Contribution Policy

(1) The actual cost, as defined by the AAA and reported to the State, of a congregate meal shall be posted at the nutrition site. Suggested contribution and actual cost shall be posted in a prominent conspicuous location.

(2) Each eligible participant shall have an opportunity to voluntarily and anonymously contribute toward the cost of a provided meal service.

(3) Persons under the age of 60 shall pay the full cost of the meal, which shall be collected and accounted for separately. Exceptions can be made for the individuals previously listed (spouses of seniors regardless of age, individuals with disabilities who reside with seniors, individuals providing volunteer service, and underage individuals residing in senior housing sites in which congregate meals are served) who are encouraged to make the standard meal donation.

(4) Each AAA shall establish and implement procedures which will protect the privacy of the client's decision to contribute or not contribute toward the meal service rendered.

(a) There shall be locked contribution boxes in a place where anonymous donations can be made, which shall not be monitored for contributions, in order to assure the confidentiality of the donation.

(5) Participant contributions shall be counted by two persons, and both individuals shall sign a form attesting to the correct count. A copy of such signed documentation shall be kept on file.

(6) Under no circumstances may an eligible client be denied service(s) by a provider who received funds from the AAA (for that service) because of the client's decision not to contribute for services rendered.