Section 10-307 - Single point of entry program. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-307. Single point of entry program.
 

(a)  In general.-  

(1) The Interagency Committee shall establish and coordinate a program to provide single points of entry within each planning and service area. 

(2) The Department shall supervise the program for the Interagency Committee. 

(b)  Operation.- Each area agency shall operate a single point of entry program to assess the needs of seniors and their caregivers and provide appropriate services. 

(c)  Services.- The following services shall be provided through a single point of entry: 

(1) providing current information on available programs, services, or benefits; 

(2) determining the service needs of each senior who requests service; 

(3) processing requests for service from seniors; 

(4) through widely publicized local outreach facilities and communications systems, providing access to available public and private programs and services for seniors, including: 

(i) transportation services; 

(ii) health and nutrition services; 

(iii) financial assistance; 

(iv) social services; 

(v) educational services; 

(vi) services available through volunteer organizations or private agencies; 

(vii) appropriate housing arrangements; 

(viii) health insurance counseling; 

(ix) employment and volunteer opportunities; 

(x) respite care services; and 

(xi) other programs, information, counseling, or benefits for seniors; 

(5) monitoring the outcome of requests for service or information; and 

(6) arranging with other agencies for individual assessment to determine the service needs of a frail or health-impaired senior. 

(d)  Location; hours.- To the extent possible, each single point of entry shall be: 

(1) located in a senior citizen center; and 

(2) available for access at least 5 days a week. 

(e)  Staff.- Local interagency committees on services to seniors shall make agreements among themselves and with other agencies to provide staff on a regular basis at the single points of entry to: 

(1) provide information and services to seniors; and 

(2) administer agency programs. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 70B, §§ 4E, 4F; 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]