R510-104-6. Eligibility for Nutrition and Nutrition Support Services

(1) All persons aged 60 and older and their spouses, regardless of his/her age, are eligible for OAA nutrition services. If sufficient resources are not available to serve all eligible individuals who request a service, the AAA shall ensure that preference is given to those of greatest social or economic need, with particular attention to low-income, limited English speaking individuals and low-income minorities.

(2) Other Individuals who may receive congregate and home-delivered meals at the election of the AAA include those listed below. These individuals do not need to pay for the meal, but are encouraged to make the recommended donation as a qualified senior would:

(a) Individuals with disabilities (who has not attained the age of 60), if they reside in a housing facility primarily occupied by elderly persons that has a congregate meal site funded by the OAA on the premises.

(b) Clients of Home and Community-Based Alternatives program who are under 60 may be allowed to participate in the nutrition program as capacity allows. To be eligible to receive meals through nutrition programs, the client's case manager must include nutrition services in the care plan. If the participant is under 60, the Alternatives program shall pay the actual cost of the meal as determined by the AAA, rather than the suggested donation.

(c) Individuals with disabilities who reside at home with and accompany to a congregate meal site an older individual who may be eligible under the Act.

(d) Volunteers who are specifically assist with the nutrition program may be given a meal regardless of age.