§ 2551.41 - Who is eligible to be a Senior Companion?

§ 2551.41 Who is eligible to be a Senior Companion?

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 83 FR 64645, Dec. 17, 2018.

(a) To be a Senior Companion, an individual must:

(1) Be 55 years of age or older; and

(2) Be determined by a physical examination to be capable, with or without reasonable accommodation, of serving adults with special needs without detriment to either himself/herself or the adults served;

(3) Agree to abide by all requirements as set forth in this part; and

(4)

In order to receive a stipend, have an income that is within the income eligibility guidelines specified in this subpart D.

(b) Eligibility to be serve as a Senior Companion shall not be restricted on the basis of formal education, experience, race, religion, color, national origin including limited English proficiency, sexgender, age, handicap, or political affiliationreligion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, or military service.

[64 FR 14115, Mar. 24, 1999, as amended at 74 FR 46508, Sept. 10, 2009; 83 FR 64645, Dec. 17, 2018]