2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 35 - Programs for Older Americans
Subchapter III - Grants for State and Community Programs on Aging
Part A - General Provisions
Sec. 3030c-1 - Rights relating to in-home services for frail older individuals
| 42 U.S.C. § 3030c-1 (2016) |
| §3030c–1. Rights relating to in-home services for frail older individuals |
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The Assistant Secretary shall require entities that provide in-home services under this subchapter to promote the rights of each older individual who receives such services. Such rights include the following: (1) The right— (A) to be fully informed in advance about each in-home service provided by such entity under this subchapter and about any change in such service that may affect the well-being of such individual; and (B) to participate in planning and changing an in-home service provided under this subchapter by such entity unless such individual is judicially adjudged incompetent. (2) The right to voice a grievance with respect to such service that is or fails to be so provided, without discrimination or reprisal as a result of voicing such grievance. (3) The right to confidentiality of records relating to such individual. (4) The right to have the property of such individual treated with respect. (5) The right to be fully informed (orally and in writing), in advance of receiving an in-home service under this subchapter, of such individual's rights and obligations under this subchapter. |
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(Pub. L. 89–73, title III, §314, as added Pub. L. 102–375, title III, §311, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1237; amended Pub. L. 103–171, §§2(11), 3(a)(13), Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1989, 1990.) |
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AMENDMENTS
1993—Pub. L. 103–171 struck out "(a) Promotion.—" before "The Assistant" and substituted "Assistant Secretary" for "Commissioner". |
| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
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| Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 35 - PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS SUBCHAPTER III - GRANTS FOR STATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ON AGING Part A - General Provisions Sec. 3030c-1 - Rights relating to in-home services for frail older individuals |
| section 3030c-1 |
| 2016 |
| January 6, 2017 |
| No |
| standard |
| 106 Stat. 1237 107 Stat. 1989 |
| Public Law 89-73, Public Law 102-375, Public Law 103-171 |
