Library: Policy

340:105-10-18. Designation of planning and service areas

Revised 5-13-02

(a) Policy. The State Agency divides the state of Oklahoma into distinct planning and service areas (PSAs) in accordance with guidelines issued by the Administration on Aging.

(1) The factors to be considered in designating PSAs include, but are not limited to:

(A) the geographical distribution of older individuals in the state;

(B) the incidence of the need for supportive services, nutrition services, multipurpose senior centers, and legal assistance;

(C) the distribution of older individuals who have the greatest economic need, with particular attention to low income minority individuals, and older individuals residing in rural areas in service areas;

(D) the distribution of older individuals who have the greatest social need, with particular attention to low income minority individuals, and older individuals residing in rural areas in service areas;

(E) the distribution of older individuals who are Native Americans residing in service areas;

(F) the distribution of resources available to provide such services or centers;

(G) the boundaries of existing areas within the state which are drawn for the planning or administration of supportive services programs;

(H) the location of units of general purpose local government within the state; and

(I) any other relevant factors.

(2) In determining PSAs the State Agency may designate:

(A) any unit of general purpose local government which has a population of 100,000 or more;

(B) any region within the state recognized for purposes of area wide planning which includes one or more such units of general purpose local government when the state determines that the designation of such regional PSA is necessary and enhances the effective administration of programs authorized under Title III of the Older Americans Act (OAA); or

(3) The State Agency may include in any designated PSAs such additional areas adjacent to the unit of general purpose local government or region so designated as the State Agency determines to be necessary and enhances the effective administration of programs authorized under Title III of the OAA.

(b) Authority. The authority for this Section is Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1321.29 and 1321.31 and Sections 305(a)(1)(E), 305(b)(1), and 305(b)(5) of the OAA of 1965, as amended.

(1) considering the factors outlined in subsection (a)(1) - (3);

(2) determining the boundaries for PSAs; and

(3) providing an opportunity for appeal to any applicant denied PSA designation who submits a written request for a hearing within 30 days of the notice of denial of designation.

(d) Cross references. See OAC 340:105-10-11(a)(5), 340:105‑10-19, 340:105-10-20, and 340:105-10-21.