# 89 Ill. Adm. Code 230.41: Section 230.41 Advocacy

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## Section

- **Citation:** 89 Ill. Adm. Code 230.41
- **Heading:** Section 230.41 Advocacy
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 89 SOCIAL SERVICES / CHAPTER II: DEPARTMENT ON AGING / Part 230 OLDER AMERICANS ACT PROGRAMS / Section 230.41 Advocacy

## Text

Section 230
Section 230.41  Advocacy
In relation to the stated
function of serving as the effective and visible advocate of all older persons
in the State, the Department shall:
a)         Review and comment on all State plans, budgets, and policies
which affect older persons.
b)         Conduct public hearings on the needs of older persons.
c)         Coordinate the Statewide planning and development activities
related to the purpose of the Act.
d)         Assure that each area agency on aging has in place and adheres
to effective procedures to coordinate all programs related to the purposes of
the Act within the planning and service area for which they have
responsibility.
e)         Represent the interests of older persons before legislative,
executive, and regulatory bodies throughout the State.
f)         Provide technical assistance to agencies, organizations,
associations, or individuals representing older persons.
g)         Establish and operate a long-term care ombudsman program
pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section.
h)         Review and comment, upon request, on applications to State and
Federal agencies for assistance relating to meeting the needs of older persons.

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