FFY 2027 Self Directed Respite Voucher Program
This Title III-E application regards the Family Caregiver Services under Title III-E of the OAA appropriation to the Wyoming Department of Health, (WDH) Aging Division (AGD). Caregivers must be 18 years of age or older. The Caregiver is providing care to older individuals aged 60 and older. Non-citizens are eligible to receive services through the NFCSP. The Caregiver does not have to be related to the Care Receiver. The Caregiver does not have to live with the Care Receiver. Family Caregivers of an individual of any age who has Alzheimer’s disease, early onset dementia or related disorders with neurological and organic brain dysfunction.
Below are the assurances required for successful applicants of this program:
The Applicant Agency HERBY AGREES AND CERTIFIES that the following provisions are part of the official application and as such become binging upon the conduct of the project subsequent to the award of any funds by the Wyoming Department of Health, Aging Division, Community Living Section (Aging Division):
1. Public Law 109-365, Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended in 2020;
2. 45 C.F.R. Part 1321, Grants for state and Community Programs, as applicable;
3. 45 C.F.R. Part 75, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Awards and Sub-Awards to Institutions of Higher Education, as applicable;
4. 42 C.F.R. § 1003.102, as applicable;
5. Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, as applicable;
6. Public Law 93-400, Federal Acquisition Regulation, as applicable;
7. 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards;
8. 31 U.S.C. § 3729-3733, False Claims Act, as applicable.
9. Grant funds will be used only for the purpose of activities set forth in the grantee's funding proposal as approved by the Aging Division. Grantee must properly account for and report on funds from all sources as outlined in the grant application approved by the Aging Division.
10. Grantee shall comply with policies, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and information and education bulletins as established by the Aging Division.
11. Grantee shall immediately report all instances of unauthorized activities regarding Aging Division programs or Aging Division grant funding to the Aging Division. This includes, but is not limited to, fraud, abuse, mismanagement of funds, violation of law, violation of policy, violations of regulation, violation of contract terms, etc.
12. Grantee shall establish written policies for all employees informing them of the Federal False Claims Act and whistleblower protections. The grantee shall provide a mechanism for detecting, preventing, and reporting any suspected fraud, waste, or abuse. The grantee shall provide a discussion of these employee rights in an employee handbook. All employees shall be trained within thirty (30) days of hire and annually regarding fraud, the False Claims Act, and whistleblower protections. Documentation of this training shall be maintained at the organization and kept in personnel files.
13. The Grantee's Board of Directors or applicable governing body shall be knowledgeable of the obligations and responsibilities of the Board or applicable governing body, authorized and unauthorized activities under the grant, required reporting and laws, rules and regulations governing grant funded activities.
14. The grantee may be placed on probationary status if the program has been found to be out of compliance with any of the following: the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended in 2020; the approved Grant Application and Contract; applicable federal, state, and local regulations or law; applicable Wyoming State statutes; and rules, regulations, and policies of the Aging Division. The length and terms of probationary status will be determined by the Senior Administrator of the Aging Division.
15. Grantee shall have written Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures established for its agency, which must be available for review by the Aging Division.
16. Grantee shall have a written hearing appeals process for eligible participants, which must be available for review by the Aging Division.
17. Funds that may be awarded as a result of this request are to be expended for the purposes set forth, herein, and as approved by the Aging Division. A grantee must properly account for and report on funds from all sources, as outlined in the Grant Application approved by the Aging Division.
18. A Grantee must act in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures of the State of Wyoming, Wyoming Home Services Program and all applicable federal regulation and law.
19. After a grant has been awarded, any proposed changes to the program plan, as detailed in the application, shall be submitted in writing to, and approved by, the Aging Division. Upon written notification of approval, the changes shall be deemed incorporated into, and will become a part of this agreement.
20. Funds awarded by the Aging Division may be suspended or terminated, or a program may be placed on probationary status at any time for violations of any terms and requirements of this and any subsequent agreements or contracts. The length and terms of probationary status will be determined by the Senior Administrator of the Wyoming Department of Health, Aging Division.
21. No part of any grant may be used to pay the costs of attempting to influence legislation or appropriations pending before either the state, local, or federal governing bodies. No part of any grant may be used to pay the salaries of any person attempting to influence legislation or appropriations at the state, local, or federal level.
COMMUNITY LIVING SECTION'S REQUIREMENT
22. Grantee is responsible for collecting financial information from eligible participants to complete the means test prior to providing services.
23. Complete an AGNES and quarterly ADL/IADL on each WyHS eligible participant. Enter the AGNES by the 15th day of the following month into the approved database.
24. Recognize abuse, neglect, exploitation or intimidation of WyHS eligible participants and make appropriate reports.
25. All staff working with WyHS eligible participants shall be aware of Health Insurance portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) rules and regulations.
26. Grantee must assist the Aging Division with data collection in order to determine the program's outcomes.
The objective of this application is to fund projects that demonstrate meeting community needs of older adults and their families in Wyoming. The National Family Caregiver Support Program (TITLE IIIE) focus is to maintain the dignity and welfare of older individuals by assisting the family and informal caregivers to care for their loved ones at home for as long as possible. The Title IIIE program should assist in organizing, coordinating and providing community-based services and opportunities for older Americans and their families. Services must include case management for caregivers and will also include the following types:
a. Information
b. Outreach
c. Assistance
d. Case Management
e. Self-Directed Respite Care
The project must target and provide services to eligible individuals under the Older Americans Act. Eligibility information can be found here.
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