Health and Human Services Division

Perform budget analysis and policy planning for the Governor on matters related to the health of Georgia's citizens. Subject matter areas include medical and behavioral health, human services, veterans' services, and workers' compensation.

Leadership

Division Director: Dale Brantley
(404) 692-2702

Division Coordinator: VACANT

Responsibilities

  • Research and provide information on health-related topics to support the Governor's policy and legislative initiatives 
  • Analyze budgets of health-related agencies for the Governor's recommendations to the General Assembly 
  • Provide oversight of assigned agencies' spending to ensure compliance, efficiency, and alignment with the Governor's priorities and agency statutory responsibilities
  • Review, monitor, and analyze state and federal legislation related to health care delivery and human services
  • Assist health-related agencies with implementing programs and policies 
  • Provide information to the public, interest groups, legislators, state agencies, and others regarding health-related topics

Assigned Agencies

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Department of Community Health

Department of Human Services

Department of Public Health

Department of Veterans Services

Office of the Child Advocate

Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Fire Safety 

Subsequent Injury Trust Fund

State Board of Workers' Compensation