Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 258.2 - The Department of Public Welfare(a) The Department of Public Welfare, acting through its Office of Medical Programs and in concert with the Council, shall have the responsibility for funding drug and alcohol medical treatment programs as authorized by the State and Federal Medical Assistance and Medicaid programs administered by that office.(b) The Department of Public Welfare, acting through its Office of Social Services, shall contract on an annual basis with the Council, to purchase such Social Rehabilitation Services from the Single County Authorities as are consistent with Federal Social Security Acts and implementing regulations.(c) The Department of Public Welfare, acting through its Office of Children and Youth Services in concert with the Council, shall have the responsibility for providing drug and alcohol treatment services to juveniles within its Youth Development Centers.(d) The Department of Public Welfare, acting through its Office of Mental Health, may operate drug and alcohol treatment units for the treatment of its drug and alcohol dependent people within its State facilities for the mentally disabled. The Department of Public Welfare and the Council shall jointly plan for the further development of community based programs. Such programs shall serve as alternatives to the institutional treatment units.