17—14.4 (231,249H) Priorities for service. In determining eligibility for services for categories as defined in rule 17—14.3(231,249H) of this chapter, equal priority shall be given to persons in all categories listed below. Each area agency on aging (AAA) will determine if the grandparent component of the program is offered based on the availability of funds.

Family Caregivers	Grandparents and Relative Caregivers	
Individuals of any age with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders.	Children with severe disabilities.	
Older individuals with the greatest social and economic needs (with particular attention to low-income individuals) who are providing care to individuals 60 years of age or older.	Older individuals with the greatest social and economic needs (with particular attention to low-income individuals) who are providing care to individuals 60 years of age or older.	
 	Older individuals providing care to persons with severe disabilities, including children with severe disabilities.	
[ARC 7599B, IAB 2/25/09, effective 4/1/09; ARC 8489B, IAB 1/27/10, effective 1/7/10]