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COUNTY OF HAWAII <br /> HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL <br /> PROGRAM AND BUDGET REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE <br /> Fiscal Year 1997-98 (FY98) <br /> DEPARTMENT: HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF AGING <br /> <br /> A. PROGRAMS <br /> 1. Identify new goals and objectives reflected in your FY98 <br /> budget and rationale and authority for implementation. <br /> Although our goals remain the same, new objectives <br /> will be to: <br /> a. Work with managed care organizations in linking <br /> seniors with appropriate health care services. <br /> Rationale: The federal government has <br /> implemented "managed care" initiatives to reduce <br /> the high cost of health care. The mc{jor impact of <br /> these initiatives will be felt at the community level <br /> where older people can receive services at the least <br /> cost. The Office of Aging must work closer with <br /> managed care organizations to ensure that <br /> programs are available to accommodate an influx <br /> of new participants. <br /> Authoritv: The Older Americans Act of 1965, Title <br /> III. <br /> b. Revise and print 7,000 copies of our Information <br /> and Services Directory and 5,000 copies of our <br /> Partners in Eldercare Directory. <br /> Rationale: It is more important than ever that <br /> people who need services know where to obtain <br /> them; and for people who provide services to know <br /> what other services are available for an individual <br /> in need. <br /> Authoritv: The Older Americans Act of 1965, Title <br /> III. <br /> <br />