Strengthening the Aging Network Issue Brief: Older Americans Act Cost Sharing

Wed, 09/04/2013 - 00:04

Article Publication Date

Sun, 05/01/2011 - 12:00

Summary

States administering the Older Americans Act (OAA) have the option of providing recipients with a choice to cost share when using services. This brief explains the stipulations and parameters surrounding cost sharing – what OAA services allow or prohibit cost sharing and under what circumstances must services be provided when clients are unable to pay the cost share.

Topics

Long Term Services and Supports

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Comparison Table, Matrix or Chart

Fact Sheets

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ADvancing States

Programs/Initiatives

Older Americans Act (OAA)

States