§ 49-5-224. Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to Submit Annual Report; Contents of Report
The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities shall submit an annual report to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the House Education Committee, the Senate Education and Youth Committee, the House Health and Human Services Committee, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, the Governor, and the Governor’s Office for Children and Families. The […]
§ 49-5-225. Local Interagency Committees; Membership; Function of Committees
At least one local interagency committee shall be established for each region of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities whose permanent membership shall include a local representative from each of the following: The community mental health agency responsible for coordinating children’s services; The Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of […]
§ 49-5-226. Placement of Children and Adolescents Out of State for Treatment
Effective July 1, 1993, no children or adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance shall be placed out of state for treatment except after all community resources have been exhausted, all administrative procedures and remedies have been exhausted, or the court has ordered placement or services other than in Georgia. The cases of all children and […]
§ 49-5-227. Governor’s Office for Children and Families to Comment on Plan for Coordinated System of Care and Provide Recommendations
The Governor’s Office for Children and Families shall: Annually review and comment on the State Plan for the Coordinated System of Care, and submit its comments to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the House Education Committee, the Senate Education and Youth Committee, the House Health and Human Services Committee, the Senate Health and Human […]
§ 49-5-240. Through 49-5-244
Reserved. Redesignated by Ga. L. 2004, p. 645, § 15, effective October 1, 2004. Editor’s notes. Ga. L. 2004, p. 645, § 15, effective October 1, 2004, redesignated former Code Sections 49-5-240 through 49-5-244 as present Code Sections 20-1A-60 through 20-1A-64, respectively.
§ 49-5-270. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “PeachCare for Kids Act.” History. Code 1981, § 49-5-270 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 623, § 1.
§ 49-5-271. Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds and declares that a large proportion of school-aged children in Georgia do not currently have access to adequate medical treatment and, further, that this lack of access can hinder a child’s ability to reach his or her full physical and educational potential. The General Assembly further finds that federal funding made […]
§ 49-5-272. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Board” means the Board of Community Health. “Department” means the Department of Community Health. “Federal law” means Title XXI of the federal Social Security Act. “Medicaid” means medical assistance provided under Article 7 of Chapter 4 of this title, the “Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977.” “PeachCare” or […]
§ 49-5-273. Creation of Peachcare; Availability; Eligibility; Payment of Premiums; Enrollment; Authorization to Obtain Income Eligibility Verification From the Department of Revenue
There is created the PeachCare for Kids Program to provide health care benefits for children in families with income below 235 percent of the federal poverty level. Children from birth through 18 years of age in families with family incomes below 235 percent of the federal poverty level and who are not eligible for medical […]
§ 49-5-280. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Foster Parents Bill of Rights.” History. Code 1981, § 49-5-280 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 157, § 1.