In addition, the Department of Human Services may also exercise the rights, powers, duties, and functions vested in the Department of Public Aid under Articles I, II, VIIIA, XI, XII, and XIII of the Illinois Public Aid Code to the extent that they relate to the Department of Human Services' rights, powers, duties, and functions under Articles III, IV, VI, IX, and IXA of the Illinois Public Aid Code, subject to certain exceptions specified in that Code.
20 ILCS 1305/80-15