Public Review- SE MN Area Agency on Aging

Legal Notice

Request for Public Review and Comment

In accordance with Federal Regulation (45 CFR 1321.17 (F) 14), the

Southeastern MN Area Agency on Aging

Is allowed to submit a proposal to the Minnesota Board on Aging to transfer Title III-B (Supportive Service) funds to the Area Plan Administration for Program Development and Coordination Activities that will have a direct and positive impact on the enhancement of services for older persons in the Southeastern region of Minnesota. The AAA is required to make the details of such proposals

available to the general public for review and comment.

The AAA is proposing to use $114,265 in Title III-B direct service funds to pay for the Program Development and Coordination Activities during 2013 as a cost of Area Plan administration. The Minnesota Board on Aging policy allows up to 25% of these funds to be used for this purpose. The proposed amount represents 27.8% of the Area Agency on Aging’s new Title III-B direct service

allotment. Written comments are encouraged and will be accepted until November 15, 2012. The area plan may be viewed at the Area Agency on Aging office and comments sent to the Area Agency on Aging at 421 SW 1st Ave. Suite 201, Rochester, MN

55902.

In accordance with the Older Americans Act (Section 315(c)(1)), the

Southeastern MN Area Agency on Aging

Is allowed to submit a proposal to the Minnesota Board on Aging to use Title III funds for the purpose of providing in-home, supportive and caregiver support services and will employ a cost sharing strategy for allowable services to expand potential of this Title to support older individuals and their families in the Southeastern region of Minnesota. The AAA is required to solicit the views

of older individuals, providers, and other stakeholders on the implementation of its cost sharing strategy for review and comment.

The AAA is proposing to use $200,000 in Title III funds to pay for in-home, supportive and caregiver support services during 2013 which are subject to cost sharing requirements. Written comments are encouraged and will be accepted until November 15, 2012. The area plan may be viewed at and comments sent to the Area Agency on Aging at the address below. Individuals may give

oral testimony at a Public Hearing on October 31, 2012 at Rochester Public Utilities, 4000 East River Rd NE, Rochester, MN. Send

Comments to: SEMAAA, 421 SW 1st Ave. Suite 201 Rochester MN 55902.

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