Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 104 Part 5.djvu/998

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104 STAT. 4320 PUBLIC LAW 101-625—NOV. 28, 1990 (F) such other factors as the Secretary specifies to be appropriate for purposes of carrying out the demonstration program established by this section in an effective and efficient manner. (2) CONSULTATION WITH HHS.— In reviewing the applications, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Health and Human Services with respect to the supportive services aspects. (3) FUNDING LIMITATIONS.— No more than 10 percent of the assistance made available under this section may be used for programs located within any one unit of general local government. (f) REQUIRED AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary may not approve any assistance for any program under this section unless the public housing agency agrees— (1) to operate the proposed program in accordance with the program requirements established by the Secretary; (2) to conduct an ongoing assessment of the housing assistance and supportive services required by each frail elderly person participating in the program; (3) to ensure the adequate provision of supportive services, at a reasonable cost, to each frail elderly person participating in the program; and (4) to comply with such other terms and conditions as the Secretary may establish for purposes of carrying out the program in an effective and efficient manner. (g) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section: (1) The term "demonstration period" means the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending upon the termination date under subsection (a). (2) The term "elderly person" means a person who is at least 62 years of age. (3) The term "frail elderly person" means an elderly person who is unable to perform at least 3 activities of daily living adopted by the Secretary for purposes of this program. Owners may establish additional eligibility requirements (acceptable to the Secretary) based on the standards in local supportive services programs. (4) The term "professional assessment committee" means a group of at least 3 persons appointed by a public housing agency which shall include at least 1 qualified medical professional and other persons professionally competent to appraise the functional abilities of the frail elderly in relation to the performance of activities of daily living. (5) The term "public housing agency" has the meaning given such term in section 303)(6) of the United States Housing Act of 1937. The term includes an Indian Housing Authority, as defined in section 3(b)(ll) of such Act. (6) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (7) The term "supportive services"— (A) means assistance, that the Secretary determines— (i) addresses the special needs of frail elderly persons; and (ii) provides appropriate supportive services or assists such persons in obtaining appropriate services, including personal care, case management services, transportation, meal services, counseling, supervision, and