Section 15-4-010 - CONGREGATE MEAL ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND OPERATIONS010.01REQUIREMENTS. Each Area Agency on Aging operating a congregate meal site must: (A) Give each eligible individual who receives a meal the opportunity to contribute to the cost of the meal;(B) Develop a suggested contribution and consider the income ranges of the older individuals in the community and the Area Agency on Aging's other sources of income;(C) Post a conspicuous sign near the contribution box at each congregate meal site that indicates the suggested contribution for participating eligible individuals and that this amount is a required contribution from participating non-eligible individuals;(D) The spouse of an eligible older adult congregate meal individual can also participate in the congregate meal program;(E) An eligible individual cannot be denied participation because of failure or inability to contribute;(F) Ensure that the amount of an eligible individual's contribution, if any, is kept confidential; and(G) Establish written procedures that include at least weekly deposits and dual control of financial transactions to protect contributions and fees from loss, mishandling, and theft. Procedures must be kept on file on-site when feasible and at the providers office when not feasible; and(H) Use all income received in contributions to increase the number of meals served.15 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 010
Adopted effective 9/21/2020