52-3-503. Purpose and policy. (1) The legislature finds that older Montanans constitute a valuable resource of this state and that their competence, experience, and wisdom must be used more effectively for the benefit of all Montanans.
(2) The legislature further finds that a complete range of services is not available in all areas of the state and that many Montanans lack access to the services that are available.
(3) The legislature declares that it is the policy of this state, subject to available funding, to provide a wide range of coordinated services to enable older Montanans to maintain an independent lifestyle, avoid unnecessary institutional care, and live in dignity.
(4) It is the intent of the legislature that available federal, state, regional, and local resources be used to strengthen the economic, social, and general well-being of older Montanans and that the state:
(a) develop appropriate programs for older Montanans;
(b) coordinate and integrate all levels of service, with emphasis on the whole person; and
(c) promote alternative forms of service that will create options for older Montanans.
(5) The legislature declares that it is the policy of the state to ensure accountability, as provided in 52-3-410, in providing quality services in a cost-effective manner.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 67, L. 1987; Sec. 53-5-703, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-503 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 435, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 320, L. 2009.
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