NORC Library

New LTCOP Rule Implementation Resources

May 30th, 2025

We created the following resources to assist you in implementing the changes from the 2024 Older Americans Act regulations updates that included updates to the LTCOP Rule. These resources (and more) are available on our website.

Summaries

• OAA Final Regulations – 45 CFR § 1321 Summary of Select Provisions, Including Provisions Relating to the LTC Ombudsman Program
• OAA Final Regulations – 45 CFR § 1324 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

LTCOP Rule Charts 

The following charts outline the LTCOP Rule language by section alongside a blank column for notes or inserting corresponding state regulations or policy language. The charts are intended to assist states in identifying changes in the LTCOP Rule and implementing the requirements.

• § 1324.1 Definitions and § 1324.17 Responsibilities of agencies hosting LOEs 
• § 1324.11 Establishment of the Office of the SLTCO
• § 1324.13 Functions and Responsibilities of the SLTCO 
• § 1324.15 State agency responsibilities related to the LTCOP 
• § 1324.19 Duties of Representatives of the Office  
• § 1324.21 Conflicts of Interest