Voluntary Contributions and Service Cost-Share

All programs and services funded through the Older Americans Act must provide clients the opportunity to make voluntary contributions. Each person's privacy will be protected concerning voluntary contributions. No one is denied service because he/she cannot or will not voluntarily contribute to the program.

Meals and nutrition-related services funded through the Older Americans Act are not cost-shared.

If services are not provided through funding that permits or requires a cost­ share, the Senior Center staff shall inform clients of the conditions for participation. The Senior Center shall have a procedure for assessing and collecting fees for any cost-share services.

A fee for the cost of supplies, materials, or the time of a professional instructor for programs provided at the Senior Center may be required for some activities.

Individuals under the age of 60  may on occasion receive services, however, these individuals or a sponsor must pay the full cost of the service.