Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Aging Resource Center Initiative Is Moving Ahead, But Needs Additional Work

Report 05-45, August 2005




Report Summary

The Department of Elder Affairs has selected three area agencies on aging as the pilot sites for Aging Resource Centers, provided technical assistance, performed readiness assessments, and approved two centers to begin operations. During its implementation and evaluation of the pilot sites, the department also addressed several OPPAGA recommendations and took other actions to better implement the Aging Resource Center system.

However, the department has not completed certain critical system components. To help ensure successful implementation of the Aging Resource Center system statewide, the department needs to

  • complete its web-based information and referral system and provide accompanying training;
  • address how to outsource the functions of a center within the new system;
  • establish an outcome measure to assess the timeliness of Medicaid eligibility determination; and
  • give agencies not selected as pilot sites additional guidance and time to meet Aging Resource Center requirements.


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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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