Utah Code § 26B-1-201

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 26B-1-201 - Department of Health and Human Services - Creation - Duties
(1) 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.
(2) 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:
(a) social service block grants;
(b) alcohol, drug, and mental health programs, including block grants;
(c) child welfare;
(d) state programs supported under the Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 3001, et seq.;
(e) public health;
(f) health planning;
(g) maternal and child health;
(h) services for individuals with a disability; and
(i) medical assistance.
(3) A state plan or program administered by the department:
(a) 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.
(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:
(a) Title 26, Utah Health Code; and
(b) Title 62A, Utah Human Services Code.

Utah Code § 26B-1-201

Amended by Chapter 255, 2022 General Session ,§ 46, eff. 7/1/2022.
Added by Chapter 422, 2021 General Session ,§ 5, eff. 3/23/2021.