[IN EFFECT] (a) The Interagency Committee consists of the following members:
(1) the Secretary of Aging;
(2) the Secretary of Disabilities;
(3) the Secretary of Health;
(4) the Secretary of Housing and Community Development;
(5) the Secretary of Human Services;
(6) the Secretary of Labor;
(7) the Secretary of Transportation;
(8) the Secretary of Veterans and Military Families;
(9) the Director of the Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing;
(10) the Chair of the Commission on Aging;
(11) a representative from an area agency appointed by the Governor from a list submitted by the Maryland Association of Area Agencies on Aging; and
(12) a member of the public appointed by the Governor.
(b) (1) The term of a member appointed by the Governor under subsection (a)(11) or (12) of this section is 2 years.
(2) A member appointed by the Governor under subsection (a)(11) or (12) of this section may not be reappointed for more than 2 additional terms.
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[** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2026 PER CHAPTERS 33 AND 34 OF 2025 **] (a) The Department shall establish, coordinate, and supervise a program to provide single points of entry within each planning and service area.
(b) Each area agency on aging shall operate a single point of entry program to assess the needs of older adults and their caregivers and provide appropriate services.
(c) The following services shall be provided through a single point of entry:
(1) providing current information on available programs, services, or benefits;
(2) determining the service needs of each older adult who requests service;
(3) processing requests for service from older adults;
(4) through widely publicized local outreach facilities and communications systems, providing access to available public and private programs and services for older adults, including:
(i) transportation services;
(ii) health and nutrition services;
(iii) financial assistance;
(iv) social services;
(v) educational services;
(vi) services available through volunteer organizations or private agencies;
(vii) appropriate housing arrangements;
(viii) health insurance counseling;
(ix) employment and volunteer opportunities;
(x) respite care services; and
(xi) other programs, information, counseling, or benefits for older adults;
(5) monitoring the outcome of requests for service or information; and
(6) arranging with other agencies for individual assessment to determine the service needs of older adults in need of long-term services and supports.
(d) To the extent possible, each single point of entry shall be:
(1) located in a senior citizen center; and
(2) available for access at least 5 days a week.
(e) Area agencies on aging shall make agreements with nonprofit organizations or other persons as needed and provide staff on a regular basis at the single points of entry to:
(1) provide information and services to older adults; and
(2) administer agency programs.