R510-110-2. Purpose

A. A basic mission of AAAs under the (OAA) is to foster the development of comprehensive and coordinated systems of services for all older persons. Activities such as eldercare and case management and other entrepreneurial endeavors, which are intended to enhance the scope and quality of the system of services available to older persons in a Planning and Service Area (PSA), are consistent with the purpose of an AAA. As a result, the Division encourages the Utah AAAs to engage in appropriate relations with private corporations in the development and implementation of eldercare programs, case management, and related activities. Utah AAAs may engage in these activities provided that those activities conform to the provision of this policy issuance.

B. The Division recognizes that an AAA, in lieu of a direct contract with a corporation, insurance company, or brokering organization may elect to provide the services directly or to join with other AAAs in those contracts. These arrangements are permissible, provided that the provisions of this policy are followed.