Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.1321.69 Service priority for frail, homebound or isolated elderly

(a) Persons age 60 or over who are frail, homebound by reason of illness or incapacitating disability, or otherwise isolated, shall be given priority in the delivery of services under this part.

(b) The spouse of the older person, regardless of age or condition, may receive a home-delivered meal if, according to criteria determined by the area agency, receipt of the meal is in the best interest of the homebound older person.