Implementing the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Rule – FAQs

In February, ACL published a final rule for the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs. The Rule will take effect July 1, 2016. To help State Agencies on Aging, states’ Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs, and other entities that work with Ombudsman programs as they implement the rule, we have compiled the a list of frequently asked questions and answers.

Can’t find the answer you need here? Please send your questions and comments to LTCOmbudsman.Rule@acl.gov. We will get back to you promptly, and we may include your questions in the next update of the FAQ.