Options to Better Target Need and Improve Equity

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Article Publication Date: 
11/30/2012
Summary: 
This study examined (1) how intrastate funding formulas take into account older adults with greatest economic and social need, (2) options for modifying OAA title III and VII statutory funding formulas to better target older adults with the greatest economic and social need under generally accepted equity standards, and (3) what effect might these formula modifications have on states' program allotments and what transition measures could be used to ease the implementation of modifications.
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GAO
Programs/Initiatives: 
Older Americans Act (OAA)
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
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