Note
Sections 349-1 to 349-11 designated as Part I by L 2007, c 93, §3.
[§349-3.1] Kupuna care program. (a) The executive office on aging may establish the kupuna care program. The program shall provide affordable and quality home- and community-based services.
(b) The program may be provided in every county as a function of the aging and disability resource centers.
(c) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Aging and disability resource centers" means an entity established by the State as part of the state system of long-term care, serving as a highly visible and trusted source where people of all incomes and ages can get information on the full range of long-term support options, and a single point of entry for access to public long-term support programs and benefits.
"Family caregivers" means a spouse, adult child, other relative, partner, or friend who has a personal relationship with, and provides a broad range of unpaid assistance for an older adult with a chronic or disabling condition.
(d) The director shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary for the purposes of this section. [L 2012, c 238, §2]
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