The State agency shall give priority, in carrying out this part, to areas of the State—

(1) which are medically underserved; and

(2) in which there are a large number of older individuals who have the greatest economic need for such services.

(Pub. L. 89–73, title III, § 362, as added Pub. L. 100–175, title I, § 143(c), Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 948; amended Pub. L. 102–375, title I, § 102(b)(10)(G), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1202.)