Code of Federal Regulations, TITLE 45 PUBLIC WELFARE 1-139, Revised as of October 1, 2023

Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), titled “Public Welfare,” encompasses regulations that pertain to various programs and services aimed at promoting the well-being of individuals and communities in the United States. Administered by agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Title 45 CFR addresses policies and guidelines for healthcare, social services, income assistance, child welfare, and more.

Here are key areas typically covered in Title 45 CFR (specifically 1-139):

1. Healthcare Programs: Regulations governing federal healthcare programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This includes eligibility criteria, benefits, provider reimbursement rates, and quality standards for healthcare services.
2. Social Services: Guidelines for social service programs aimed at assisting vulnerable populations, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), child support enforcement, and services for refugees and immigrants.
3. Child Welfare: Regulations concerning child welfare services, foster care, adoption assistance, and protections for children in out-of-home care. This includes standards for child placement, case management, and services to promote child well-being and permanency.
4. Family Services: Rules related to family support and preservation services, domestic violence prevention and intervention programs, parenting education, and services for individuals and families in crisis.
5. Income Assistance Programs: Regulations governing programs that provide financial assistance to eligible individuals and families, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, and housing assistance programs.
6. Community Services Block Grants (CSBG): Guidelines for the administration of federal grants under the CSBG program, which supports local community action agencies in addressing the needs of low-income individuals and families.