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Title 49. SOCIAL SERVICES

Chapter 6. SERVICES FOR THE AGING

38 sections · 49-6-1 to 49-6-103

Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 49-6-1Purpose of article.
  2. 49-6-2Department designated agency for federal programs for aging; development and coordination of state, local, and interstate programs.
  3. 49-6-3Powers of department.
  4. 49-6-4Acceptance of federal and other grants, gifts, bequests, or devises.
  5. 49-6-5Creation of the Division of Aging Services within department.
  6. 49-6-6Annual report.
  7. 49-6-7Funds for expenses.

Article 2. COUNCIL ON AGING

  1. 49-6-20Council created; appointment and terms of members; officers; rules; meetings.
  2. 49-6-21Duties and powers of council.
  3. 49-6-22Staff and facilities; expenses of councilmembers.

Article 3. SILVER-HAIRED LEGISLATURE

  1. 49-6-40Creation; membership; meetings, organization, and adoption of measures.Reserved

Article 5. COMMUNITY CARE AND SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY

  1. 49-6-60Legislative intent.
  2. 49-6-61Definitions.
  3. 49-6-62Establishment of community care unit; provision of services; annual service plan; annual progress report; fees and contributions; funding.
  4. 49-6-63Establishment by lead agency of community care service system; certification for benefits; evaluation by assessment team; volunteers; insurance coverage.
  5. 49-6-64Adoption of rules and regulations.

Article 6. GEORGIA FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT

  1. 49-6-70Short title.
  2. 49-6-71Purpose.
  3. 49-6-72Definitions.
  4. 49-6-73Eligibility for benefits; contracts; identification of services.
  5. 49-6-74Provision of services; reimbursement of caregivers; maximum amounts available.
  6. 49-6-75Entitlements not created.
  7. 49-6-76Displacement of other programs prohibited.
  8. 49-6-77Rules and regulations.

Article 7. LICENSURE OF ADULT DAY CENTER

  1. 49-6-80Short title.
  2. 49-6-81Legislative intent.
  3. 49-6-82Definitions.
  4. 49-6-83License required; nontransferable.
  5. 49-6-84Rules and regulations; authority to issue, suspend, or revoke licenses.
  6. 49-6-85Periodic inspection by department; exemptions.
  7. 49-6-86Fees.

Article 8. ALZHEIMER’S AND RELATED DEMENTIAS STATE PLAN

  1. 49-6-90Mobilization for state response to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients; intent.
  2. 49-6-91Definitions.
  3. 49-6-92Establishment of advisory council; membership; advisory nature; review and recommendations; operation of council; reporting.

Article 9. GEORGIA PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE)

  1. 49-6-100Purpose.
  2. 49-6-101Definitions.
  3. 49-6-102Development and implementation of program.
  4. 49-6-103Certificate of authority exemption.
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