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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 22-A. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HEADING. PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Chapter : Chapter 01. DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION (HEADING. PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
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Title 22-A - §201. Department established
Title 22-A: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Subtitle 1: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Chapter 1: DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
§201. Department established
1. Establishment. The Department of Health and Human Services is established as a cabinet-level department.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
2. Units. The department consists of the following units necessary to carry out the work of the department:
A. The Health, Integrated Access and Strategy Unit, which includes:
(1) The Office of MaineCare Services;
(2) The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which includes minority health services; and
(3) The Office of Integrated Access and Support;
[2005, c. 412, §5 (new).]
B. The Operations and Support Unit;
[2005, c. 412, §5 (new).]
C. The Finance Unit, which includes:
(1) The Office of Budget Planning and Analysis;
(2) The Office of Audit for MaineCare and Social Services; and
(3) The Office of Accounting and Cash Management; and
[2005, c. 412, §5 (new).]
D. The Integrated Services Unit, which includes:
(1) The Office of Adult Mental Health Services;
(2) The Office of Adults with Cognitive and Physical Disability Services;
(3) The Office of Advocacy Services;
(4) The Office of Child and Family Services;
(5) The Office of Elder Services;
(6) The State Forensic Service;
(7) The Office of Substance Abuse Services; and
(8) The Office of Integrated Services Quality Improvement.
[2005, c. 412, §5 (new).]
[2005, c. 412, §5 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§A1
(NEW).
PL 2005,
Ch. 412,
§5
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22-A - §202. Mission; guiding principles
Title 22-A: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Subtitle 1: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Chapter 1: DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
§202. Mission; guiding principles
1. Mission. The mission of the department is to provide health and human services to the people of Maine so that all persons may achieve
and maintain their optimal level of health and their full potential for economic independence and personal development. Within
available funds, the department shall provide supportive, preventive, protective, public health and intervention services
to children, families and adults, including the elderly and adults with disabilities. The department shall endeavor to assist
individuals in meeting their needs and families in providing for the developmental, health and safety needs of their children,
while respecting the rights and preferences of the individual or family.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
2. Guiding principles. The following principles are adopted to guide the department. In the performance of its duties, the department shall strive
to:
A. Improve the health and well-being of Maine residents, with this goal guiding all decisions, programs and services of the
department;
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
B. Treat consumers with respect and dignity;
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
C. Treat service providers with professionalism and collegiality;
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
D. Value and support department staff as the critical connection to the consumer;
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
E. Involve consumers, providers, advocates and staff in long-term planning;
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
F. Use relevant, meaningful data and objective analyses of population-based needs in program planning, decision making and
quality assurance; and
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
G. Deliver services that are individualized, family-centered, easily accessible, preventive, independence-oriented, interdisciplinary,
collaborative, evidence-based and consistent with best practices.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§A1
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22-A - §203. Programs and services of department
Title 22-A: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Subtitle 1: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Chapter 1: DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
§203. Programs and services of department
The department shall, as appropriate to the individual and family and as permitted by the availability of funds, provide programs
and services as specified in this section and otherwise by law.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
1. Programs and services for adults, children and families. The department shall provide adults, children and families with the following programs and services:
A. Economic assistance and employment support services;
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
B. Mental health and behavioral health services;
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
C. Mental retardation and developmental disability services;
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
D. Physical health services;
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
E. Public health services; and
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
F. Substance abuse prevention and treatment services.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
2. Additional programs and services for children and families. The department shall provide children and families with additional programs and services to assist them in meeting their
needs, including, but not limited to:
A. Child welfare services;
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
B. Head Start and child care services;
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
C. Maternal and child health services, including home visiting programs;
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
D. Paternity establishment and child support enforcement services; and
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
E. Residential and long-term care services for children with disabilities.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
3. Additional programs and services for adults. The department shall provide adults, including the elderly and persons with disabilities, with additional programs and services
to assist them in meeting their needs, including, but not limited to:
A. Adult protective services; and
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
B. Long-term care services for the elderly and adults with disabilities.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
4. Delivery of programs and services. The department shall deliver programs and services through a coordinated and efficient administrative structure and an integrated
delivery system that focuses on meeting the needs of individuals and families. The department shall use a combination of public
personnel and contracts with private agencies to deliver programs and services.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§A1
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22-A - §204. Commissioner
Title 22-A: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Subtitle 1: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Chapter 1: DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
§204. Commissioner
The department is under the control and supervision of the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, who reports directly
to the Governor.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
1. Appointment. The Governor shall appoint the commissioner, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having
jurisdiction over health and human services matters and confirmation by the Senate. The commissioner serves at the pleasure
of the Governor.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
2. Vacancy; deputy commissioner. A vacancy in the office of the commissioner must be filled as follows.
A. Any vacancy of the commissioner's position must be filled in accordance with Title 5, section 1.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
B. The commissioner shall appoint one of the department's deputy commissioners to perform the duties of the commissioner, in
addition to the duties of that deputy commissioner, during the commissioner's temporary absence or disability.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§A1
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 22-A - §205. Powers and duties of commissioner
Title 22-A: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Subtitle 1: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Chapter 1: DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. A, @1 (new))
§205. Powers and duties of commissioner
The commissioner has all of the powers and duties necessary to carry out the mission and responsibilities of the department.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
1. Administration. The commissioner shall administer the department in accordance with the requirements of this Title and shall fulfill the
duties prescribed to the commissioner by state and federal law.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
2. Rulemaking. The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this Title. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical
rules, as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, unless otherwise specified.
[2003, c. 689, Pt. A, §1 (new).]
3. Employees. The commissioner may employ personnel as necessary to carry out the work of the department. All personnel of the department
are under the immediate supervision, direction and control of the commissioner. Department personnel must be employed subject
to the Civil Service Law, except for positions subject to appointment by the commissioner under subsection 4.
[2005, c. 412, §6 (amd).]
4. Appointments. The following positions are appointed by the commissioner and serve at the pleasure of the commissioner:
A. The Deputy Commissioner of Integrated Services;
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
B. The Deputy Commissioner of Health, Integrated Access and Strategy;
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
C. The Deputy Commissioner of Finance;
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
D. The Deputy Commissioner of Operations and Support;
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
E. The Director of the Office of MaineCare Services;
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
F. The Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention;
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
G. The Director of the Office of Integrated Access and Support;
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
H. The Director of the Office of Adult Mental Health Services;
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
I. The Director of the Office of Adults with Cognitive and Physical Disability Services;
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
J. The Director of the Office of Child and Family Services;
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
K. The Director of the Office of Elder Services;
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
L. The Director of the Office of Substance Abuse Services;
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
M. The regional system integration directors;
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
N. The Director of Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center; and
[2005, c. 236, §3 (rev); c. 412, §6 (new).]
O. The Director of Riverview Psychiatric Center.
[2005, c. 412, §6 (new).]
Deputy commissioners and office directors appointed pursuant to this subsection must have educational qualifications and professional
experience directly related to the functions of and services provided by the relevant unit or office.
[2005, c. 236, §3 (rev); c. 412, §6 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§A1
(NEW).
PL 2005,
Ch. 236,
§3
(REV).
PL 2005,
Ch. 412,
§6
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
This page created on: 2005-10-01
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