HB 2374

Abstract

Creates the Family Case Management Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer a family case management program to help low-income families obtain available health and human services needed for healthy growth and development, including but not limited to immunizations, lead screenings, nutritional support, and other specialized services for families with additional challenges and needs. Provides that under the program, case management shall involve individualized assessment of needs, planning of services, referral, monitoring, and advocacy to assist a client in gaining access to appropriate services. Provides that under the program, case management shall be an active and collaborative process involving a qualified case manager, the client, the client's family, and service providers in the community. Creates the Maternal and Child Health Advisory Board to advise the Department in implementing the Act. Amends the Infant Mortality Reduction Act and the Prenatal and Newborn Care Act. Abolishes the Infant Mortality Reduction Advisory Board, and provides that the Department shall consult with the Maternal and Child Health Advisory Board (instead of the Infant Mortality Reduction Advisory Board) in administering the Infant Mortality Reduction Act and the Prenatal and Newborn Care Act. Effective immediately.