An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for administration of assistance programs.

HB 399 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to give the Department of Human Services expanded authority to manage public assistance programs. It authorizes the department to set eligibility standards, modify benefits, establish payment rates for providers, use AI for fraud detection, prioritize job training for certain recipients (like able-bodied medical assistance users), and require data sharing between health programs. The bill also includes strict budget constraints, requiring the department to ensure program spending doesn't exceed annual appropriations and prohibiting new consulting contracts without cost-effectiveness justification. This directly affects Pennsylvania residents receiving public assistance, healthcare coverage, and job training services through state-administered programs.