§3058e. Demonstration projects
(a) Establishment
From amounts made available under section 3024(d)(1)(C) of this title after September 30, 1992, each State may provide for the establishment of at least one demonstration project, to be conducted by one or more area agencies on aging within the State, for outreach to older individuals with greatest economic need with respect to-
(1) benefits available under title XVI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.) (or assistance under a State program established in accordance with such title);
(2) medical assistance available under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.); and
(3) benefits available under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.).
(b) Benefits
Each outreach project carried out under subsection (a) shall-
(1) provide to older individuals with greatest economic need information and assistance regarding their eligibility to receive the benefits and assistance described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a);
(2) be carried out in a planning and service area that has a high proportion of older individuals with greatest economic need, relative to the aggregate number of older individuals in such area; and
(3) be coordinated with State and local entities that administer benefits under such titles.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), (2), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531,
The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), is
Codification
Prior Provisions
A prior section 706 of
Amendments
2008-Subsec. (a)(3).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
Amendment of this section and repeal of
Amendment by section 4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(BB) of
Effective Date
Section inapplicable with respect to fiscal year 1992, see section 905(b)(6) of