Functions and Responsibilities of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs

(1) Elder Affairs shall be responsible for the ongoing planning, coordination, administration, monitoring, and evaluation activities necessary to implement the Home Care Program in the Commonwealth and will provide for an ongoing program of technical assistance to agencies performing home care functions in the implementation of the Home Care Program. (2) General Functions and Responsibilities. (a) Enter into a purchase agreement with the ASAPs which sets forth the conditions under which the ASAP will receive reimbursement from Elder Affairs for the provision of Home Care Program Services to eligible individuals; (b) Set forth policies and procedures relative to the appropriate coordination of funding for the Home Care Program; (c) Provide ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the operation of the Home Care Program by ASAPs; (d) Establish reporting procedures through which Elder Affairs shall maintain current knowledge of ASAP programs and operational information in order to assist Elder Affairs to effectively carry out its legislative and administrative functions and responsibilities; (e) Issue written policy instructions and other technical assistance information to assist ASAPs to effectively carry out their respective functions and responsibilities; (f) Establish written policies as to the award of contracts by the ASAP in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws; (g) Perform other functions which relate to the proper and efficient administration of the Home Care Program in the State, including provision for training and manpower development and public information; and (h) The Secretary may issue Program Instructions to define and approve additional Home Care Program Services available to Consumers to secure and maintain maximum independence.