Article 5. COMMUNITY CARE AND SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY  


§ 49-6-60. Legislative intent
§ 49-6-61. Definitions
§ 49-6-62. Establishment of community care unit; provision of services; annual service plan; implementation plan; annual progress report; fees and contributions; funding
§ 49-6-63. Establishment by lead agency of community care service system; certification for benefits; evaluation by assessment team; volunteers; insurance coverage
§ 49-6-64. Adoption of rules and regulations

REFS & ANNOS

TITLE 49 Chapter 6 Article 5 NOTE

CROSS REFERENCES. --Long-term care ombudsman program, § 31-8-50 et seq. Reporting of abuse or exploitation of residents in long-term care facilities, § 31-8-80 et seq. Rights of residents of long-term care facilities generally, § 31-8-100 et seq.
 
OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
 
AREA AGENCIES MAY NOT PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. --Area agencies on aging, as part of area planning and development commissions, are not authorized to provide case management services pursuant to the Community Care and Services for the Elderly Act, O.C.G.A. § 49-6-60 et seq. 1984 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 84-62.
 
RESEARCH REFERENCES
 
AM. JUR. 2D. --79 Am. Jur. 2d, Welfare, Laws, § 49.
 
C.J.S. --81 C.J.S., Social Security and Public Welfare, § 189.