Definition:
Legal advice and representation provided by an attorney to older individuals with economic or social need, and in the implementing regulation at 45 CFR Section 1321.71, and includes to the extent feasible, counseling or other appropriate assistance by a paralegal or law student under the direct supervision of an attorney.
This code should be used for all activities related to performing legal outreach activities, including:
- Paperwork
- Clerical activities, such as making copies
- Time spent reviewing voicemails or emails
- Time spent consulting with a supervisor or supervising
- Travel including time spent arranging transportation
- Time spent entering information about the activity into a database or software program
- Calls, emails, or other communications to obtain clarification of an inquiry
Both written and oral methods may be used.
Time Study Codes
- 16a. Medicaid Related- Includes a discussion of Medicaid or a service covered under Medicaid.
- 16b. Not Medicaid Related- Only includes discussion of programs not funded by Medicaid or a service not covered under Medicaid.
- 16c. Not Tied to a Specific Program- Did not discuss a specific program
