2025-05-14T14:24:06-04:00 2024-06-30 520783935 SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS & COMPANY LLC 19405 EMERALD SQUARE STE 1400 HAGERSTOWN MD 21742 990 2023-07-01 520899001 WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING INC/AREA AGENCY ON AGING WASH 3017900275 535 EAST FRANKLIN STREET HAGERSTOWN MD 21740 AMY OLACK CEO 3017900275 2025-05-13 true true PETER O MCDONALD CPA P01282844 3017335020 2025-05-13 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z AMY OLACK 535 EAST FRANKLIN STREET HAGERSTOWN MD 21740 4003564 false X WWW.WCCOAGING.ORG X 1973 MD TO PLAN AND COORDINATE SYSTEMS OF SERVICES WHICH HELP OLDER AMERICANS, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES REGARDLESS OF AGE AND CAREGIVERS, MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ACCESS SERVICES, CAREGIVERS, IN-HOME SERVICES, HOUSING/LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES SERVICES, LEGAL SERVICES, GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM, FINANCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, RECREATION/EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND NUTRITION SERVICES INCLUDING PROVIDING CONGREGATE NUTRITION SITES. 10 9 51 217 0 214998 337408 3350737 3643579 8221 15577 -2405 -2873 3571551 3993691 963431 908479 0 1992940 1940100 0 63454 532827 623486 3489198 3472065 82353 521626 3576764 3923671 866120 666239 2710644 3257432 X TO PLAN AND COORDINATE SYSTEMS OF SERVICES WHICH HELP OLDER AMERICANS, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES REGARDLESS OF AGE AND CAREGIVERS, MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ACCESS SERVICES, CAREGIVERS, IN-HOME SERVICES, HOUSING/LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES SERVICES, LEGAL SERVICES, GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM, FINANCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, RECREATION/EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND NUTRITION SERVICES INCLUDING PROVIDING CONGREGATE NUTRITION SITES. false false 1152972 359030 1099088 HOME AND COMMUNITY BASE PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF SENIOR CARE, SENIOR CARE W/L, SENIOR ASSISTED GROUP HOUSING, MAP INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP), COMMUNITY HEALTH, MAP SITE, AGING IN PLACE, NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING CENTER FOR BENEFITS (NCOA), MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT(MIPPA), AND CDBG. SENIOR CARE - PROVIDES A NETWORK OF SERVICES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES. OPERATES IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE ADULT EVALUATION AND REVIEW SERVICES OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. ASSESSMENTS, CASE MANAGEMENT AND IN- HOME SERVICE ARE PROVIDED FOR "AT RISK" INDIVIDUALS AGED 65 AND OLDER WHO MEET FINANCIAL AND FUNCTIONAL ELIGIBILITY. SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING SUBSIDY - PROVIDES TWENTY-FOUR HOUR SUPERVISED CARE IN A FAMILY LIFE SETTING. PROVIDES MEALS, HOUSEKEEPING AND PERSONAL CARE TO QUALIFYING RESIDENTS WHO ARE 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES FOR ALL SENIORS, THEIR FAMILIES AND INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE INFORMATION. SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP) - ASSISTS MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN UNDERSTANDING ALL PARTS OF MEDICARE AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE. THERE ARE OVER 31,000 RESIDENTS, 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER WITH APPROXIMATELY 19,000 RESIDENTS AGE 18+ WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND. MAP SITE - MARYLAND ACCESS POINT IS A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES AND TO STREAMLINE ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR LIFELONG INDEPENDENCE. THIS "NO WRONG DOOR" APPROACH WILL ASSIST SENIORS OVER AGE 50 OF ALL INCOME LEVELS AND YOUNGER DISABLED ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. AGING IN PLACE - THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS CLIENTS TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOME. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A BROAD VARIETY OF SUPPORTS PRIORITIZED USING MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS. MOST SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED AS A ONE TIME OFFERING. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING CENTER FOR BENEFITS ACCESS (NCOA)- GRANT FOR THE BENEFITS ENROLLMENT CENTER TO USE PERSON-CENTERED STRATEGIES IN A COORDINATED, COMMUNITY-WIDE APPROACH TO FIND AND ENROLL MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES, BOTH SENIORS AGED 65+ YEARS AND ADULTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES, WHO HAVE LIMITED INCOME AND RESOURCES INTO AVAILABLE BENEFITS. THIS GRANT IS INTENDED TO FOCUS ON SUSTAINING THE IMPACT OF THE BEC IN THE FUTURE, WHICH INCLUDES MAINTAINING BENEFITS OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT STRATEGIES. MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT (MIPPA) - DEMONSTRATES HOW STATE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING PROGRAMS, LOCAL AREA AGENCIES ON AGING AND MARYLAND ACCESS POINT SITES CAN WORK TOGETHER TO ENHANCE AND INTENSIFY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO HELP MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES UNDERSTAND AND APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR LOW INCOME BENEFICIARIES SUCH AS THE LOW INCOME SUBSIDY PROGRAM, TO HELP WITH MEDICARE PART D PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM EXPENSES, MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS - Q-1 QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY PROGRAM, AND SPECIFIED LOW INCOME MEDICARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM (LIS). THE AAA IS A SUB-RECIPIENT OF A CDBG GRANT IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF HAGERSTOWN. THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR NECESSARY HOME REPAIRS FOR QUALIFYING CLIENTS. 823242 447653 581155 NUTRITION PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF TITLE IIIC, SENIOR NUTRITION, COUNTY ADD'L, VOCA, AND NEED. TITLE IIIC - PROVIDES TO SENIOR CITIZENS WHO QUALIFY FOR CONGREGATE NUTRITION SERVICES AT VARIOUS SITES AND ALSO PROVIDES HOME DELIVERED NUTRITION SERVICES THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON COUNTY MARYLAND. SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM - PROVIDES CONGREGATE, HOME-DELIVERED, AND SHELF STABLE MEALS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY TO ELIGIBLE SENIORS WHO ARE AGE 60 OR OLDER AND LIVE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. 302915 45438 439477 HEALTH PROMOTIONS, PREVENTIONS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF COVID-19 VAC 5, MDOH-CHW, SENIOR CENTER, SENIOR FIT, AND GAMING COMMISSION. COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER - THIS PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS CLIENTS TRANSITIONING FROM THE HOSPITAL TO A COMMUNITY SETTING. SENIOR CENTER - MULTI-SERVICE SENIOR CENTER THAT OFFERS A VARIETY OF CLASSES, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A FOCAL POINT FOR ACTIVE, VIBRANT OLDER PERSONS. GAMING COMMISSION - PROACTIVE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR MANY. A COUNTY WIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CITIZENS TO MAKE EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH CONSCIOUS DECISIONS. PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED BY A NURSE. ALL PROGRAMS PROVIDED ARE EVIDENCE BASED. 615409 56358 1523859 4A FEDERAL OAA PROGRAMS (NON-NUTRITION) CONSISTS OF TITLE III B,D,E OMBUDSMAN AND TITLE III A. TITLE III - PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING; HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINNING, INFORMATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, HOMEMAKER, REFERRAL SERVICES, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. 4B OMBUDSMAN / ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF GUARDIANSHIP, STATE OMBUDSMAN, AND SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL (SMP). VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE SPECIALIZED SERVICES - ELDER ABUSE/DISABILITIES GRANT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE VICTIM SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF ELDER ABUSE. SERVICES INCLUDE EFFORTS THAT RESPOND TO: 1) EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF CRIME VICTIMS; 2) ASSIST PRIMARY AND SECONDARY VICTIMS OF CRIME TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVES AFTER VICTIMIZATION; 3) ASSIST VICTIMS TO UNDERSTAND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM; AND 4) PROVIDE VICTIMS WITH A MEASURE OF SAFETY AND SECURITY AS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR VICTIMIZATION. GUARDIANSHIP - THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A COURT APPOINTED GUARDIAN FOR QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS AGED 65 AND OVER WHO ARE INCAPABLE OF MAKING DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES AND WHO HAVE NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO ASSIST THEM. STATE OMBUDSMAN - THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS AN OVERSEER FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND KEEP CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES AND PERSONAL DIGNITY. SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL (SMP) - GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MARYLAND WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDS LOST DUE TO HEALTH INSURANCE FRAUD BY INCREASING THE PUBLIC'S ABILITY TO DETECT AND REPORT POSSIBLE FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE. 4C VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS 4D OTHER PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF INFO / TECHNOLOGY, RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, FUNDRAISING, AND GENERAL FUND. RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - SERVES AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR INDIVIDUALS 55 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. 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AGENCY REIMBURSEMENTS 624200 3213817 3213817 COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER 624200 290437 290437 OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 624200 98087 98087 SENIOR CENTER INCOME 900099 22933 22933 PROJECT INCOME 624200 18305 18305 3643579 15577 15577 7000 36985 9873 -2873 -2873 3993691 3643579 12704 908479 908479 1482818 1175929 277852 29037 46517 35488 10294 735 301354 229903 66690 4761 109411 83451 24231 1729 45011 40933 3287 791 111878 87362 19763 4753 41812 30500 11312 23960 7750 16210 191189 143375 38886 8928 67678 51209 15823 646 17118 15638 1469 11 11642 9458 2165 19 24516 24516 13825 10597 2611 617 EQUIPMENT 31411 30056 1355 VOLUNTEER EXPENSES 25345 25345 DUES/PUBLICITY 10288 6970 3203 115 MISCELLANEOUS 7813 2095 5718 3472065 2894538 514073 63454 2346781 2464609 300437 301190 710228 917309 20169 36876 343953 278912 89557 65041 14989 17177 94603 121469 3576764 3923671 228366 272680 583509 341398 54245 52161 866120 666239 X 2704874 3257432 5770 2710644 3257432 3576764 3923671 X 521626 25162 X false true X true true true X 237913 730703 257199 214998 337408 1778221 239772 239580 282673 423456 423456 1608937 477685 970283 539872 638454 760864 3387158 3387158 14838 8808 7264 8221 15577 54708 7000 7000 3448866 16065157 0.98210 0.98280 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 71326 31284 40042 42933 42933 229694 204695 24999 65041 ACCRUED COMPENSATED ABSENCES 52161 52161 X 4452182 25162 423456 448618 4003564 -9873 -9873 3993691 3905394 423456 9873 433329 3472065 3472065 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AS DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND, IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ALL TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2021. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B FUNDRAISING - DIRECT EXPENSES -9,873 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING - DIRECT EXPENSES 9,873 GALA 43985 36985 7000 851 400 8622 43985 36985 7000 851 400 8622 9873 -2873 true GROUP HOUSING SUBSIDIES 25 184050 LIFELINE EMERGENCY RESP. 17 4266 MEALS 572 517048 MEDICAL SUPPLIES 61 32767 PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES 6 3283 PREVENTATIVE CARE 922 12186 RESPITE CARE 12 9145 SENIOR NEEDS 114 145734 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING GROUP HOME SUBSIDY PROGRAM IS BASED ON FINANCIAL AND FUNCTIONAL ELIGIBILITY, MEDICAL EXPENSE, AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. USUALLY, AN ADULT EVALUATION REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ADULT EVALUATION AND REVIEW SERVICE (AERS) PROGRAM CONDUCTS AN ASSESSMENT ON EACH RESIDENT APPLYING FOR SUBSIDY TO MAKE SURE THE RESIDENT QUALIFIES PHYSICALLY. THE MONTHLY SUBSIDY IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE PROVIDER FROM WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE COMAR STATE REGULATIONS, ONE ON ONE VISITS ARE CONDUCTED WITH RESIDENTS TO ENSURE THEY ARE RECEIVING ADEQUATE CARE. QUARTERLY REPORTS ARE SENT TO THE STATE OFFICE ON AGING AND RE-APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETED ANNUALLY FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. SENIOR CARE SERVICES INCLUDE PERSONAL CARE, CHORE SERVICE, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, ADULT DAY CARE, RESPITE CARE, HOME DELIVERED MEALS, MEDICATIONS, TRANSPORTATION, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS. WHEN OLDER PERSONS ARE REFERRED FOR HELP, THEY ARE SCREENED TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SENIOR CARE. SCREENINGS ARE PERFORMED IN-KIND BY ALL PARTICIPATING AGENCIES AND INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL'S AGE, INCOME, ASSETS AND FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES. IF THE INDIVIDUAL APPEARS ELIGIBLE FOR SENIOR CARE, A REFERRAL IS MADE FOR A FULL EVALUATION OF NEED. ASSESSMENTS ARE CONDUCTED FACE-TO-FACE WITH THE OLDER PERSON AND HIS/HER FAMILY MEMBERS TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN OF CARE. INITIAL ASSESSMENTS ARE PERFORMED IN-KIND, USUALLY BY ADULT EVALUATION AND REVIEW SERVICES OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. EACH PERSON RECEIVING SENIOR CARE IS ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CARE PLAN. THE CASE MANAGER ALSO COMPLETES REASSESSMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY AND NEED EVERY SIX MONTHS. X X false false false false false false false false false AMY OLACK CEO 142727 39035 181762 X 1 35819 false false false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PLAN AND COORDINATE SYSTEMS OF SERVICES WHICH HELP OLDER AMERICANS, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES REGARDLESS OF AGE AND CAREGIVERS, MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ACCESS SERVICES, CAREGIVERS, IN-HOME SERVICES, HOUSING/LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES SERVICES, LEGAL SERVICES, GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM, FINANCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, RECREATION/EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND NUTRITION SERVICES INCLUDING PROVIDING CONGREGATE NUTRITION SITES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A HOME AND COMMUNITY BASE PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF SENIOR CARE, SENIOR CARE W/L, SENIOR ASSISTED GROUP HOUSING, MAP INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP), COMMUNITY HEALTH, MAP SITE, AGING IN PLACE, NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING CENTER FOR BENEFITS (NCOA), MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT(MIPPA), AND CDBG. SENIOR CARE - PROVIDES A NETWORK OF SERVICES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES. OPERATES IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE ADULT EVALUATION AND REVIEW SERVICES OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. ASSESSMENTS, CASE MANAGEMENT AND IN- HOME SERVICE ARE PROVIDED FOR "AT RISK" INDIVIDUALS AGED 65 AND OLDER WHO MEET FINANCIAL AND FUNCTIONAL ELIGIBILITY. SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING SUBSIDY - PROVIDES TWENTY-FOUR HOUR SUPERVISED CARE IN A FAMILY LIFE SETTING. PROVIDES MEALS, HOUSEKEEPING AND PERSONAL CARE TO QUALIFYING RESIDENTS WHO ARE 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES FOR ALL SENIORS, THEIR FAMILIES AND INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE INFORMATION. SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP) - ASSISTS MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN UNDERSTANDING ALL PARTS OF MEDICARE AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE. THERE ARE OVER 31,000 RESIDENTS, 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER WITH APPROXIMATELY 19,000 RESIDENTS AGE 18+ WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND. MAP SITE - MARYLAND ACCESS POINT IS A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES AND TO STREAMLINE ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR LIFELONG INDEPENDENCE. THIS "NO WRONG DOOR" APPROACH WILL ASSIST SENIORS OVER AGE 50 OF ALL INCOME LEVELS AND YOUNGER DISABLED ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. AGING IN PLACE - THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS CLIENTS TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOME. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A BROAD VARIETY OF SUPPORTS PRIORITIZED USING MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS. MOST SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED AS A ONE TIME OFFERING. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING CENTER FOR BENEFITS ACCESS (NCOA)- GRANT FOR THE BENEFITS ENROLLMENT CENTER TO USE PERSON-CENTERED STRATEGIES IN A COORDINATED, COMMUNITY-WIDE APPROACH TO FIND AND ENROLL MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES, BOTH SENIORS AGED 65+ YEARS AND ADULTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES, WHO HAVE LIMITED INCOME AND RESOURCES INTO AVAILABLE BENEFITS. THIS GRANT IS INTENDED TO FOCUS ON SUSTAINING THE IMPACT OF THE BEC IN THE FUTURE, WHICH INCLUDES MAINTAINING BENEFITS OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT STRATEGIES. MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT (MIPPA) - DEMONSTRATES HOW STATE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING PROGRAMS, LOCAL AREA AGENCIES ON AGING AND MARYLAND ACCESS POINT SITES CAN WORK TOGETHER TO ENHANCE AND INTENSIFY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO HELP MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES UNDERSTAND AND APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR LOW INCOME BENEFICIARIES SUCH AS THE LOW INCOME SUBSIDY PROGRAM, TO HELP WITH MEDICARE PART D PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM EXPENSES, MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS - Q-1 QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY PROGRAM, AND SPECIFIED LOW INCOME MEDICARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM (LIS). THE AAA IS A SUB-RECIPIENT OF A CDBG GRANT IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF HAGERSTOWN. THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR NECESSARY HOME REPAIRS FOR QUALIFYING CLIENTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C HEALTH PROMOTIONS, PREVENTIONS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF COVID-19 VAC 5, MDOH-CHW, SENIOR CENTER, SENIOR FIT, AND GAMING COMMISSION. COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER - THIS PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS CLIENTS TRANSITIONING FROM THE HOSPITAL TO A COMMUNITY SETTING. SENIOR CENTER - MULTI-SERVICE SENIOR CENTER THAT OFFERS A VARIETY OF CLASSES, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A FOCAL POINT FOR ACTIVE, VIBRANT OLDER PERSONS. GAMING COMMISSION - PROACTIVE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR MANY. A COUNTY WIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CITIZENS TO MAKE EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH CONSCIOUS DECISIONS. PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED BY A NURSE. ALL PROGRAMS PROVIDED ARE EVIDENCE BASED. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D 4A FEDERAL OAA PROGRAMS (NON-NUTRITION) CONSISTS OF TITLE III B,D,E OMBUDSMAN AND TITLE III A. TITLE III - PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING; HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINNING, INFORMATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, HOMEMAKER, REFERRAL SERVICES, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. 4B OMBUDSMAN / ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF GUARDIANSHIP, STATE OMBUDSMAN, AND SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL (SMP). VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE SPECIALIZED SERVICES - ELDER ABUSE/DISABILITIES GRANT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE VICTIM SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF ELDER ABUSE. SERVICES INCLUDE EFFORTS THAT RESPOND TO: 1) EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF CRIME VICTIMS; 2) ASSIST PRIMARY AND SECONDARY VICTIMS OF CRIME TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVES AFTER VICTIMIZATION; 3) ASSIST VICTIMS TO UNDERSTAND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM; AND 4) PROVIDE VICTIMS WITH A MEASURE OF SAFETY AND SECURITY AS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR VICTIMIZATION. GUARDIANSHIP - THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A COURT APPOINTED GUARDIAN FOR QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS AGED 65 AND OVER WHO ARE INCAPABLE OF MAKING DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES AND WHO HAVE NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO ASSIST THEM. STATE OMBUDSMAN - THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS AN OVERSEER FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND KEEP CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES AND PERSONAL DIGNITY. SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL (SMP) - GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MARYLAND WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDS LOST DUE TO HEALTH INSURANCE FRAUD BY INCREASING THE PUBLIC'S ABILITY TO DETECT AND REPORT POSSIBLE FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE. 4C VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS 4D OTHER PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF INFO / TECHNOLOGY, RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, FUNDRAISING, AND GENERAL FUND. RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - SERVES AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR INDIVIDUALS 55 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. GENERAL FUND AND OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAMS NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO). WHEN REVIEWING THE FORM 990, THE CFO VERIFIES THE NARRATIVES THROUGHOUT THE FORM REFLECT THE MISSION AND GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS ITS POLICIES. IN ADDITION, THE CFO ENSURES THE PROGRAMS CARRIED OUT BY THE ORGANIZATION ARE PROPERLY REFLECTED ON THE FORM 990. ANY QUESTIONS OR DISCREPANCIES ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT WHO PREPARED THE FORM. AFTER ISSUANCE OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S FINANCIAL REPORT THE 990 WILL BE REVIEWED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ANNUALLY ALL ADVISORY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE IN WRITING IF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST EXIST. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS, A FOLLOW UP IS DONE TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND STEPS ARE TAKEN TO ELIMINATE THE CONFLICT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WAS INITIALLY SET BY A COMPARABLE DATA PROCESS. SINCE THE INITIAL PROCESS, COMPENSATION HAS BEEN ADJUSTED BY AN ORGANIZATION-WIDE COLA AND STUDY IMPLEMENTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR AN ORGANIZATION-WIDE MULTI-YEAR PAYSCALE ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 2021. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 FUNDRAISING - DIRECT EXPENSES 9,873 FUNDRAISING - DIRECT EXPENSES -9,873