- (a) The Department of Human Services will implement an intrastate funding formula for the equitable distribution of Title III funds to area agencies on aging to comply with Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., regulations.
(b) The department will apply the same methodology to the distribution of other funds intended for statewide distribution on an equitable basis, including without limitation:
- (1) Social Services Block Grant;
- (2) Advocacy assistance;
- (3) Nursing home alternatives;
- (4) Older workers;
- (5) Case management; and
- (6) State discretionary programs.
- (c) The purpose of the intrastate funding formula is to reach older Arkansans with the greatest economic and social needs by using a fair and objective allocation methodology.