Hawaii SB2291 aims to support families with disabled caregivers by evaluating caregiver capacity and extending child care subsidies to disabled.

Hawaii SB2291 seeks to address the needs of families where a disabled adult is responsible for caring for dependents. The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to evaluate the capacity, willingness, and limitations of potential family caregivers when determining eligibility for Medicaid home and community-based services. It also requires updates to evaluation forms and protocols to ensure families with disabled caregivers receive appropriate support.

Hawaii SB2291 aims to support families with disabled caregivers by evaluating caregiver capacity and extending child care subsidies to disabled.

Hawaii SB2291 seeks to address the needs of families where a disabled adult is responsible for caring for dependents. The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to evaluate the capacity, willingness, and limitations of potential family caregivers when determining eligibility for Medicaid home and community-based services. It also requires updates to evaluation forms and protocols to ensure families with disabled caregivers receive appropriate support.