State Plan

PURPOSE: This rule describes the process where the division develops the state plan. (1) The assessment and planning process used by the division to develop a comprehensive and integrated plan for delivery of services statewide includes but is not limited to consulting with area agencies on aging, division staff, and other agencies and organizations to— (A) Assess the needs of older adults in the state; (B) Establish statewide priorities; (C) Review procedures with regard to the development and implementation of the state plan; and (D) Ensure that the objectives established in the state plan and the area agencies on aging’s area plans are consistent. (2) The state plan is developed to cover a period of up to four (4) years, is reviewed by the governor and submitted to the assistant secretary. It is reviewed annually and updated as needed reflecting input and advice from older adults throughout the state and from the area agencies on aging. (3) The state plan is available for review in the office of the director of the Division of Senior and Disability Services, or at https://health.mo.gov/seniors/state-planaging.php. AUTHORITY: section 192.2000, RSMo 2016.* This rule was previously filed as 13 CSR 15-6.035 and 13 CSR 15-4.040. Original rule filed Jan. 6, 1986, effective April 30, 1986. Emergency amendment filed Oct. 16, 1991, effective Oct. 26, 1991, expired Feb. 13, 1992. Amended: Filed Oct. 16, 1991, effective Feb. 6, 1992. Amended: Filed Aug. 28, 2000, effective March 30, 2001. Moved to 19 CSR 15-4.040, effective Aug. 28, 2001. Amended: Filed Jan. 25, 2022, effective Aug. 30, 2022. *Original authority: 192.2000, RSMo 1984, amended 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2014.