2021 Georgia Code
Title 49 - Social Services
Chapter 6 - Services for the Aging
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; 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
- 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.
Editor's notes.- Ga. L. 2016, p. 737, § 1/HB 1085, purported to amend this Article, but did not amend Code Section 49-6-64.
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.
