Hawaii HB1731 ensures individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can reside in community care foster family homes without losing.

Hawaii HB1731 aims to clarify that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can reside in community care foster family homes without losing access to their Medicaid waiver services. The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to align waiver language, provider qualifications, and payment models to facilitate this inclusive housing option. It also sets requirements for caregivers, including age, experience, and continuing education.

Hawaii HB1731 ensures individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can reside in community care foster family homes without losing.

Hawaii HB1731 aims to clarify that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can reside in community care foster family homes without losing access to their Medicaid waiver services. The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to align waiver language, provider qualifications, and payment models to facilitate this inclusive housing option. It also sets requirements for caregivers, including age, experience, and continuing education.