HB702

Increases funding for Medicaid in-home services to address rising care costs and improve access.

The bill appropriates funds to increase Medicaid in-home services funding, aiming to address the rising cost of care and improve access for Medicaid clients. The funding will increase federal matching funds, enhancing reimbursement for service providers. The bill is based on a Milliman study, which found that current reimbursement rates are insufficient to cover costs, particularly for personal assistance services. The study also highlighted the importance of in-home services for kupuna and people with disabilities, who prefer to stay in their homes.