information and assistance service
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term “information and assistance service” means a service for older individuals that—
(A) provides the individuals with current information on opportunities and services available to the individuals within their communities, including information relating to assistive technology;
(B) assesses the problems and capacities of the individuals;
(C) links the individuals to the opportunities and services that are available;
(D) to the maximum extent practicable, ensures that the individuals receive the services needed by the individuals, and are aware of the opportunities available to the individuals, by establishing adequate followup procedures; and
(E) serves the entire community of older individuals, particularly—
(i) older individuals with greatest social need; and
(ii) older individuals with greatest economic need.
Source
- 1994–200642 U.S.C. § 3002The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for the purposes of this chapter
The term “information and assistance service” means a service for older individuals that—
(A) provides the individuals with current information on opportunities and services available to the individuals within their communities, including information relating to assistive technology;
(B) assesses the problems and capacities of the individuals;
(C) links the individuals to the opportunities and services that are available;
(D) to the maximum extent practicable, ensures that the individuals receive the services needed by the individuals, and are aware of the opportunities available to the individuals, by establishing adequate followup procedures; and
(E) serves the entire community of older individuals, particularly—
(i) older individuals with greatest social need;
(ii) older individuals with greatest economic need; and
(iii) older individuals at risk for institutional placement.
Source
- 2006–present42 U.S.C. § 3002The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for the purposes of this chapter