LD 1913
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LR 2740
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J.__Economic assistance to needy families, TANF, and
employment-related services, ASPIRE;

 
K.__Residential and long-term care services for children
with disabilities;

 
L.__Health planning for children's services; and

 
M. Health data and program management.

 
2.__Programs and services for adults.__The department shall
provide adults with programs and services, including, but not
limited to:

 
A.__Physical health programs;

 
B.__Public health and health engineering;

 
C.__Long-term care services for adults;

 
D.__Adult protective services;

 
E.__Mental health and behavioral health services for adults;

 
F.__Mental retardation and developmental disability services
for adults;

 
G.__Health data and program management;

 
H.__Assistance services, including, but not limited to,
general assistance, food stamps and disability
determination; and

 
I.__Substance abuse prevention and treatment services.

 
3. Programs and services delivery.__The department shall
accomplish the delivery of programs and services through a
centralized and efficient administrative structure and an
integrated delivery system that focuses on meeting the needs of
individuals and families. The department shall utilize a
combination of public personnel and contracts with private
agencies.

 
§204.__Commissioner

 
The department is under the control and supervision of the
Commissioner of Health and Human Services.

 
1.__Appointment.__The Governor shall appoint the commissioner,
subject to review by the joint standing committee


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