HOME DELIVERED MEALS
Senior Nutrition Programs
Eligibility for Meals
Home-Delivered Meals - Eligible Persons
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Any older person [60 years of age or older] who is *frail and home bound by reason of illness, disability or isolation.
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A spouse of a person above, regardless of age or condition, if an evaluation [written and a file] concludes that it is in the best interest of the homebound older person.
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A disabled person who lives at home with older persons if evaluation [written and in file] concludes that it is in the best interest of the homebound older person.
Meal Contributions and Fees
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An eligible person who receives a meal shall be given the opportunity to contribute to the cost of the meal.
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No eligible person shall be denied a meal because of failure or inability to contribute.
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The nutrition contractor shall ensure that the amount of the eligible person's contribution is kept confidential.
*Frail is defined as being dependent on others to perform at least 2 ADLs
