Human Services, Aging and Adult Services

Rule R510-401

Utah Caregiver Support Program (UCSP)

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 34390
Filed: 01/26/2011 11:37:24 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The purpose of the program is to provide support services including information and assistance, counseling, support groups, respite, and other home and community-based services to family caregivers of frail older individuals. Section 62A-3-104 indicates that the Division of Aging and Adult Services is the only agency authorized to seek and distribute the funding for this program, and is to develop the methodology for determining to whom and how much this funding is to be distributed. This rule lays out the distribution process and therefore is necessary for complying with the statute.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The Caregiver Support Program is required as part of the Older Americans Act. Utah is required to maintain its current level of funding and commitment to the program under the federal act, and the rule is thus needed to continue with the program.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Nels Holmgren at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3921, by FAX at 801-538-4395, or by Internet E-mail at nholmgren@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Nels Holmgren, Director

Effective:

01/26/2011