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29 DE Code § 7918. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7918. Drug Control Coordinator; duties; powers.

§ 7918. Drug Control Coordinator; duties; powers. (a) The purpose of this section and of § 7919 [repealed] of this title is:  (1) To develop programs for the prevention and control of drug abuse and for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug abusers; and (2) To coordinate programs, both public and private, to deal with the drug abuse problem. (b) The Secretary of Health and Social Services shall appoint, with the written approval of the Governor, a Drug Control Coordinator who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Drug Control Coordinator shall have experience in administration and in the field of drug abuse and at least a master's degree or equivalent experience. The Secretary shall fix the salary of the Coordinator at not less than $16,000 nor more than $22,000 per year. (c) The Drug Control Coordinator shall:  (1) Coordinate the drug control efforts of state agencies; (2) Coordinate the efforts of this State with those of local and municipal governments within this State and with those of other states and the federal government; (3) Assist private agencies and community organizations by providing needed coordination and information; (4) Plan and supervise public information programs and assist with drug control programs in the public schools; (5) Assist with the formulation and coordination of programs relating to the early diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of drug abusers; (6) Assist with the coordination of enforcement efforts by state, county and local enforcement officers; (7) Assist with the formulation and coordination of training and information programs for state employees and others; (8) Report on the Drug Control Coordinator's activities on a regular basis to the Secretary of Health and Social Services; (9) Coordinate the efforts of this State to obtain federal funds available for drug control problems; (10) Coordinate the overall state efforts with respect to the treatment, prevention and control of the use of dangerous drugs and narcotics. (d) The Drug Control Coordinator may:  (1) Employ personnel and purchase equipment and supplies as shall be necessary to carry out the purpose of this section; (2) Require the cooperation of all other agencies in the executive branch of the state government concerned with drug control problems.29 Del. C. 1953, §  7921;  57 Del. Laws, c. 551, §  2;  60 Del. Laws, c. 251, §§  2, 3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7921. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7921. Books, records; access; annual report of Governor's Council.

§ 7921. Books, records; access; annual report of Governor's Council. (a) The Governor's Council on Health and Social Services shall have access to all books, records, reports and other documents relating to the Department of Health and Social Services, unless otherwise prohibited by law. (b) The various councils of the divisions of the Department of Health and Social Services shall have access to all books, records, reports and other documents relating to their respective divisions, unless otherwise prohibited by law. (c) The Chairperson of the Governor's Council on Health and Social Services and the chairperson of the councils of the divisions of the Department shall make an annual report of the activities of each of the councils to the Secretary of the Department, the Governor and the General Assembly and render such other reports as the Secretary, the Governor or the General Assembly may from time to time request or as may be required by law. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7923;  57 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 551, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  3;  60 Del. Laws, c. 251, §§  2, 3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7922. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7922. Exemptions.

§ 7922. Exemptions. The following positions set forth in this section shall be exempt from Chapter 59 of this title:  (1) Secretary of Health and Social Services; (2) Director of Public Health; (3) Director of the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health; (4) Director of Social Services; (5) Chief of Business Administration and General Services; (6) Chief of Planning, Research and Evaluation; (7) Director of Developmental Disabilities Services; (8) Director of Child Support Services; (9) Director of the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities; (10) Director of State Service Centers; (11) Director of Long-Term Care Resident Protection; and (12) Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services.29 Del. C. 1953, §  7924;  57 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 551, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  3;  60 Del. Laws, c. 251, §  4;  64 Del. Laws, c. 467, §§  4, 5;  65 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  3;  69 Del. Laws, c. 345, §  6;  70 Del. Laws, c. 150, §  7;  73 Del. Laws, c. 41, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 68, §  5;  73 Del. Laws, c. 97, §  7[6];  79 Del. Laws, c. 265, §  4;  80 Del. Laws, c. 234, §  27;
29 DE Code § 7923. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7923. Assumption of functions of prior agencies.

§ 7923. Assumption of functions of prior agencies. The Department, through appropriate divisions, subdivisions and offices, shall have the power to perform and shall be responsible for the performance of all the powers, duties and functions vested by law in the State Board of Health, the Board of Trustees of the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill, the Hospital Advisory Council, the Department of Mental Health, the Board of Trustees of the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Public Welfare, the Board of Welfare, the Commission for the Blind, and the Commission for the Aging immediately prior to June 12, 1970, and which are not otherwise specifically transferred to the Department by this chapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7925;  57 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 551, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  3;  60 Del. Laws, c. 207, §  1;  60 Del. Laws, c. 251, §  5;  64 Del. Laws, c. 108, §  3;  79 Del. Laws, c. 265, §  5;
29 DE Code § 7924. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7924. Appeals.

§ 7924. Appeals. Any and all rights of appeal now existing by law with respect to any act or acts constituting the exercise of any function or functions transferred to the Department or to any division or subdivision thereof shall continue to exist with respect to such act or acts as hereafter performed by the Department or by the division, subdivision or office to which such function is transferred and each such appeal shall be perfected in the manner heretofore provided by law. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7926;  57 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 551, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  3;  60 Del. Laws, c. 251, §  6;
29 DE Code § 7925. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7925. Definitions and references in other laws.

§ 7925. Definitions and references in other laws. (a) All definitions and references to any commission, board, department, authority or agency which appear in any other act or law shall, to the extent that the same are consistent with this chapter and in connection with a function transferred to the Department, be construed as referring and relating to the Department of Health and Social Services as created and established by this chapter. (b) All definitions and references to any director, commissioner, executive secretary, commission, board or council member or other similar person which appear in any other act or law shall, to the extent that same are consistent with this chapter, and in connection with a function transferred to the Department, be construed as referring or relating to such person or persons and their powers, duties and functions as established and created by this chapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7927;  57 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 551, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  3;  60 Del. Laws, c. 251, §  6;
29 DE Code § 7926. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7926. Annual report.

§ 7926. Annual report. The Secretary of the Department shall make an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly of the Department's operations and render such other reports as the Governor or General Assembly may from time to time request or as may be required by law. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7928;  57 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 551, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  3;  60 Del. Laws, c. 251, §  6;
29 DE Code § 7927. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7927. Misnomer of Department in donation.

§ 7927. Misnomer of Department in donation. Any misnomer shall not defeat or annul any gift, grant, devise or bequest to the Department if it sufficiently appears by the will, conveyance or other writing that the party making the same intended to pass and convey to the Department or to any commission, board, department, authority, council or agency, to which, by this chapter, the powers, duties and functions have been transferred to the Department, the estate or interest therein expressed or described. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7929;  57 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 551, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  3;  60 Del. Laws, c. 251, §  6;
29 DE Code § 7928. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7928. Budgeting and financing.

§ 7928. Budgeting and financing. (a) The Secretary, in cooperation with the division directors, shall prepare a proposed budget for the operation of the Department to be submitted for the consideration of the Governor and the General Assembly. The Department shall be operated within the limitation of the annual appropriation and any other funds appropriated by the General Assembly. (b) Special funds may be used in accordance with approved programs, grants and appropriations. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7930;  57 Del. Laws, c. 301, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 551, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  3;  60 Del. Laws, c. 251, §  6;
29 DE Code § 7929. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7929. Division for the Visually Impaired.

§ 7929. Division for the Visually Impaired. (a) The Division for the Visually Impaired is established having the power to perform and be responsible for the performance of all powers, duties and functions heretofore vested in the Delaware Commission for the Blind, pursuant to Chapters 21 and 23 of Title 31 as formerly vested in the Division of Social Services. (b) The Division for the Visually Impaired shall have the power to establish, monitor and oversee the operation of business programs for the purpose of providing training and employment for Delaware residents who are visually impaired. These business programs may include, but shall not be limited to, vending, engraving, retail food services, meal preparation and distribution, concession stands and any other such business programs as may be deemed appropriate by the Director of the Division for the Visually Impaired. Such programs shall be known as either Delaware Industries for the Blind or Business Enterprise Program. (1) The Division for the Visually Impaired shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and operate the programs. These rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to, provisions relating to participant eligibility, personnel management, fiscal controls, marketing plans and enforcement of production quality standards. (2) Participants in the business programs shall be employees of a particular program and may continue in that program only pursuant to the rules of the program. All participants shall adhere to the rules and regulations promulgated by the Division for the Visually Impaired. (c) The Division Director shall be an exempt employee, knowledgeable and skilled in the field of services to the visually impaired and responsive to the needs and concerns of that population. (d) The State accepts the provisions and benefits of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112) [29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq.], as amended. The Department of Health and Social Services shall act as the sole state agency with the Secretary of the Department as the State Officer, and the Division of the Visually Impaired as the Designated State Unit for all moneys from the act that are designated for persons with visual impairment and blindness. This is defined in a cooperative agreement dated December 1985 between the Department of Labor, Visually Impaired and Vocational Rehabilitation. The Department shall cooperate with the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, and, in accordance with all state laws, prepare the state plan and carry out the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and amendments thereto. 61 Del. Laws, c. 329, §  3;  69 Del. Laws, c. 291, §  172;  70 Del. Laws, c. 425, §  159;  73 Del. Laws, c. 310, §  17;
29 DE Code § 7931. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter I. Establishment and Organization of Department|§ 7931. Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance.

§ 7931. Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance. (a) There is hereby established the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance under the direction and control of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services. (b) The mission of the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance is to maximize the well-being and quality of life for eligible low-income individuals and other vulnerable populations through the provision of overall leadership and direction in administering responsive, effective, and efficient health-care benefits. (c) The Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance shall have the power to perform and is responsible for the performance of all of the powers, duties, and functions specifically related to, Medicaid, the Delaware Healthy Children Program, the Delaware Prescription Assistance Program, the Chronic Renal Disease Program, and other health insurance related programs as administered through the Department of Health and Social Services. (d) In the absence of an alternative agreement for a nonfee-for-service reimbursement mechanism approved by the Department of Health and Social Services between a home health-care nursing services provider and a Medicaid-contracted organization, all hourly home health-care nursing services paid for by Medicaid-contracted organizations will be reimbursed at a rate equal to or more than the rate set by the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance for equivalent services. (e) The Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance shall have the power to promulgate rules and regulations to implement this section. (f) In the absence of an alternative agreement for a nonfee-for-service reimbursement mechanism approved by the Department of Health and Social Services between a home health or home care services provider and a Medicaid-contracted organization, all home health or home care services for Medicaid long-term care services and support providers paid for by Medicaid-contracted organizations will be reimbursed at a rate equal to or more than the rate set by the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance for equivalent services.  75 Del. Laws, c. 350, §  183;  81 Del. Laws, c. 58, §  39;  81 Del. Laws, c. 146, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 328, § 2;  83 Del. Laws, c. 234, § 1;
29 DE Code § 7932. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter II. The Chronic Renal Diseases Program|§ 7932. Establishment of a program.

§ 7932. Establishment of a program. The State Department of Health and Social Services, hereafter referred to as the Department, shall establish a program for the care and treatment of persons suffering from chronic renal diseases. This program shall assist persons suffering from chronic renal diseases who require lifesaving care and treatment but who are unable to pay for such services on a continuing basis. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7931;  57 Del. Laws, c. 622, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  3;
29 DE Code § 7933. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter II. The Chronic Renal Diseases Program|§ 7933. Advisory Committee.

§ 7933. Advisory Committee. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, hereafter referred to as the Secretary, shall appoint a Renal Disease Advisory Committee, hereafter referred to as the Committee, to consult with the Secretary in the administration of this subchapter. The Committee shall be composed of 11 persons representing hospitals and medical centers which establish dialysis centers, voluntary agencies interested in kidney diseases, related public agencies, physicians licensed to practice medicine and the general public. Each member shall hold office for a term of 4 years and until a successor is appointed and qualified, except that the terms of the members first taking office shall expire, as designated at the time of appointment, 2 at the end of the first year, 3 at the end of the second year, 3 at the end of the third year and 3 at the end of the fourth year, after the date of appointment. Any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which such person's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. The Committee shall meet as frequently as the Secretary deems necessary, but not less than once each year. The Committee members shall receive no compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in carrying out their duties as members of this Committee. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7932;  57 Del. Laws, c. 622, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 7934. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter II. The Chronic Renal Diseases Program|§ 7934. Powers and duties of the Secretary.

§ 7934. Powers and duties of the Secretary. The Secretary shall:  (1) With the advice of the Committee, develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment under this program; (2) Assist in the development and expansion of programs for the care and treatment of persons suffering from chronic renal diseases, including dialysis and other medical procedures and techniques, which will have a lifesaving effect in the care and treatment of persons suffering from these diseases; (3) Assist in the development of programs for the prevention of chronic renal diseases; (4) Extend financial assistance to persons suffering from chronic renal diseases in obtaining the medical, nursing, pharmaceutical and technical services necessary in caring for such diseases, including the renting or purchase of home dialysis equipment; (5) Assist in equipping dialysis centers; (6) Institute and carry on an educational program among physicians, hospitals, public health departments and the public concerning chronic renal diseases, including the dissemination of information and the conducting of educational programs concerning the prevention of chronic renal diseases and the methods for the care and treatment of persons suffering from these diseases.29 Del. C. 1953, §  7933;  57 Del. Laws, c. 622, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  3;
29 DE Code § 7935. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter II. The Chronic Renal Diseases Program|§ 7935. Supremacy.

§ 7935. Supremacy. All other laws or parts of laws now in effect inconsistent with this subchapter are repealed, superseded, modified or amended so far as necessary to conform to and give full force and effect to this subchapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7934;  57 Del. Laws, c. 591, §  57;  59 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  3;
29 DE Code § 7941. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter III. Payment for Services|§ 7941. Disclosure of income.

§ 7941. Disclosure of income. Notwithstanding § 1241 [repealed] of Title 30, the Secretary of Finance shall, upon the written request of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, provide the Secretary with the gross and net income, as defined in Chapter 11 of Title 30, and all other available financial data concerning those persons who are liable under this subchapter for payments for the care, treatment or both of any persons in facilities operated by the Department of Health and Social Services and who are not paying the full cost of such care, treatment or both monthly. The Secretary shall certify that information so received shall be used only for the purpose of collecting sums due the State and any employee of the Department found guilty of disclosing such information for any other purpose shall be subject to the same penalties as provided in § 1241 [repealed] of Title 30. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  7941;  58 Del. Laws, c. 217.;
29 DE Code § 7950. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter IV. Emergency Housing Fund|§ 7950. Emergency Housing Fund Administration Board.

§ 7950. Emergency Housing Fund Administration Board. The Emergency Housing Fund Administration Board is authorized to promulgate regulations and procedures and administer all funds collected in the Emergency Housing Assistance Fund. The Board will consist of:  (1) An administrator appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services as specified in § 8603 [repealed] of this title. This administrator will act as Chairperson of the Board. (2) Five Board members shall be appointed by the Secretary for staggered terms and shall be composed of persons who have demonstrated an interest in emergency housing. (3) This Board will review proposals and allocate funds. The Board will be responsible for monitoring expenditures, authorizing the adjustment of funds and reallocating funds from 1 organization to another. In order to be eligible for these funds, an organization must:  a. Be a private, nonprofit agency operating within this State. b. Have a generally accepted system of accounting and must conduct an annual audit. c. Agree to submit to a programmatic review and financial audit of their program each year that funds are received.64 Del. Laws, c. 425, §  2;  68 Del. Laws, c. 149, §§  20, 21;
29 DE Code § 7951. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 79. Department of Health and Social Services|Subchapter IV. Emergency Housing Fund|§ 7951. Definitions.

§ 7951. Definitions. (a) “Department” means the Department of Health and Social Services. (b) “Emergency housing shelter” refers to a temporary housing intervention for a period of 90 days or less operated by a qualified organization that provides short-term housing and supportive services that address the needs of persons experiencing homelessness. The shelter must be a facility which meets all local building codes. 64 Del. Laws, c. 425, §  2;  68 Del. Laws, c. 149, §§  20, 22;  80 Del. Laws, c. 396, §  1;