Hawaii SB1227 appropriates funds to increase contract prices for community-based organizations providing essential services to vulnerable populations.

Hawaii SB1227 addresses the financial strain faced by community-based organizations that provide essential services to vulnerable populations. The bill appropriates funds to increase contract prices for services provided by these organizations to the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Judiciary. These funds aim to cover rising operational costs, including wages and utilities, while ensuring continued service delivery. The contract prices will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.

Hawaii SB1227 appropriates funds to increase contract prices for community-based organizations providing essential services to vulnerable populations.

Hawaii SB1227 addresses the financial strain faced by community-based organizations that provide essential services to vulnerable populations. The bill appropriates funds to increase contract prices for services provided by these organizations to the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Judiciary. These funds aim to cover rising operational costs, including wages and utilities, while ensuring continued service delivery. The contract prices will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.