26B-1-201. Department of Health and Human Services — Creation — Duties.
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There is created within state government the Department of Health and Human Services, which has all of the policymaking functions, regulatory and enforcement powers, rights, duties, and responsibilities outlined in this title and previously vested in the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-1-201
- Executive director: means the executive director of the department appointed under Section 26B-1-203. See Utah Code 26B-1-102
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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Subject to the limitation and grants of authority in state law, the department shall serve as the health, health planning, medical assistance, and social services authority of the state, and for administration of federally assisted state programs or plans is designated as the sole state agency for:
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social service block grants; |
| (b) |
alcohol, drug, and mental health programs, including block grants; |
| (d) |
state programs supported under the Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3001, et seq.; |
| (g) |
maternal and child health; |
| (h) |
services for individuals with a disability; and |
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| (3) |
A state plan or program administered by the department:
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shall be developed in the appropriate divisions or offices of the department in accordance with applicable requirements of state and federal law; and |
| (b) |
may be amended by the executive director to achieve coordination, efficiency, or economy. |
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| (4) |
In addition to Subsection (1), from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services shall exercise the policymaking functions, regulatory and enforcement powers, rights, duties, and responsibilities of the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services under:
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Amended by Chapter 255, 2022 General Session
