Utah Code 26B-5-115. Safety Net Initiative
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(1) As used in this section, “individuals in underserved communities” means individuals living in culturally isolated communities in the state who may lack access to public assistance and other government services.
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-5-115
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Division: means the Division of Integrated Healthcare created in Section
26B-1-1202 . See Utah Code 26B-5-101 - State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) There is created within the division the Safety Net Initiative to:
(2)(a) implement strategies to increase awareness and reduce risk factors in order to improve the safety and well-being of individuals in underserved communities;
(2)(b) coordinate with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and interested individuals to provide open communication with individuals in underserved communities; and
(2)(c) coordinate efforts to give individuals in underserved communities needed access to public assistance and other government services.
(3) The division may employ or contract with individuals, entities, and support staff as necessary to administer the duties required by this section.