§ 49-6-70. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Family Caregiver Support Act.” History. Code 1981, § 49-6-70 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 455, § 1.
§ 49-6-71. Purpose
The purpose of this article shall be to establish a comprehensive caregiver program which will marshal and integrate available resources and services to provide support and services to caregivers of chronically dependent adults. This article exists to coordinate assistance and maximize available services while maintaining and supporting existing services for caregivers. Such assistance may include: […]
§ 49-6-72. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Adult” means a person 18 years of age or older residing within the State of Georgia who is a functionally dependent older adult or who is suffering from dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. “Area agency on aging” means the single local agency designated by the Division of Aging […]
§ 49-6-73. Eligibility for Benefits; Contracts; Identification of Services
The persons to be served under this article are primary caregivers who provide continuous care to a functionally dependent older adult or other adult suffering from dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. The department shall develop operating procedures and guidelines and shall contract with or through area agencies on aging to provide benefits set forth in […]
§ 49-6-74. Provision of Services; Reimbursement of Caregivers; Maximum Amounts Available
The department, through contracts with or through area agencies on aging and other appropriate entities, shall provide the services described in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 49-6-73 and shall reimburse qualified primary caregivers for purchase of approved services, equipment, and supplies described in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (c) of Code […]
§ 49-6-75. Entitlements Not Created
Nothing in this article creates or provides any individual with an entitlement to services, equipment, and supplies or benefits which will be made available only to the extent of the availability and level of appropriations made by the General Assembly. History. Code 1981, § 49-6-75 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 455, § 1.
§ 49-6-76. Displacement of Other Programs Prohibited
Funding authorized under this article shall not be used to displace benefits, entitlements, or resources available under other programs. History. Code 1981, § 49-6-76 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 455, § 1.
§ 49-6-77. Rules and Regulations
The department shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this article. History. Code 1981, § 49-6-77 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 455, § 1.