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underserved population

Defined in 2 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.

In this paragraph, the term “underserved population” means the population of an area designated by the Secretary as an area with a shortage of elder justice programs or a population group designated by the Secretary as having a shortage of such programs. Such areas or groups designated by the Secretary may include—

(i) areas or groups that are geographically isolated (such as isolated in a rural area);

(ii) racial and ethnic minority populations; and

(iii) populations underserved because of special needs (such as language barriers, disabilities, alien status, or age).

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  • 2010–present42 U.S.C. § 1320b-25The Public Health and Welfare · Reporting to law enforcement of crimes occurring in federally funded long-term care facilities · under this chapter

The term "underserved population" includes populations of persons with disabilities, persons with limited English proficiency, Native Americans, individuals living in rural areas, members of the Armed Forces and their spouses, and the elderly.

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