# Utah Code § 35A-3-103: Department responsibilities

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_103

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 35A-3-103
- **Heading:** Department responsibilities
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 35A / Chapter 35A-3 / § 35A-3-103

## Text

7/1/2026The department shall: (1) administer public assistance programs assigned by the Legislature and the governor; (2) determine eligibility for public assistance programs in accordance with the requirements of this chapter; (3) cooperate with the federal government in the administration of public assistance programs; (4) administer state employment services; (5) provide for the compilation of necessary or desirable information, statistics, and reports; (6) perform other duties and functions required by law; (7) monitor the application of eligibility policy; (8) develop personnel training programs for effective and efficient operation of the programs administered by the department; (9) provide refugee resettlement services in accordance with Section 35A-3-803; (10) provide child care assistance for children in accordance with Part 2, Office of Child Care; (11) provide services that enable an applicant or recipient to qualify for affordable housing in cooperation with: (a) the Utah Housing Corporation; (b) the Division of Community Services; (c) the Division of Housing and Community Development within the Governor's Office of Economic Development; and (d) local housing authorities; (12) administer the Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control function in accordance with 42 C.F.R. Sec. 431.812; and (13) conduct non-clinical eligibility hearings and issue final decisions in adjudicative proceedings, including expedited appeals as defined in 42 C.F.R. Sec. 431.224, for medical assistance eligibility under: (a) Title 26B, Chapter 3, Health Care - Administration and Assistance; or (b) Title 26B, Chapter 3, Part 9, Utah Children's Health Insurance Program.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 35A-3-101 § 35A-3-101. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-102 § 35A-3-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-103 § 35A-3-103. Department responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-103.5 § 35A-3-103.5. Employment and the provision of services for the disabled.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_103.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-104 § 35A-3-104. Contracts for administration and provision of public assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-105 § 35A-3-105. Determination of eligibility and responsibility -- Information from State Tax Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-106 § 35A-3-106. Residency requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-108 § 35A-3-108. Assignment of support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-109 § 35A-3-109. Assistance provided to guardian or other caretaker -- Periodic review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_109.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-110 § 35A-3-110. Third party obligation -- Interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_110.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-111 § 35A-3-111. Collection of overpayments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_111.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-112 § 35A-3-112. Assistance not assignable -- Exemption from execution, garnishment, bankruptcy, or insolvency proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_112.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-113 § 35A-3-113. Prohibition of charges or fees for representing applicants or recipients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_113.md)
- [Utah Code § 35A-3-118 § 35A-3-118. Self-reliance training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T35A_S35A_3_118.md)

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