Increases funding for Medicaid in-home services in Hawaii to support kupuna and people with disabilities.

The bill allocates funds to increase Medicaid in-home services in Hawaii, aiming to support kupuna and people with disabilities in staying in their homes. It addresses wage pressures for direct care workers and ensures reimbursement rates are competitive. The funding will be sourced from federal matching funds and other available grants before using state general revenues. This Act takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Increases funding for Medicaid in-home services in Hawaii to support kupuna and people with disabilities.

The bill allocates funds to increase Medicaid in-home services in Hawaii, aiming to support kupuna and people with disabilities in staying in their homes. It addresses wage pressures for direct care workers and ensures reimbursement rates are competitive. The funding will be sourced from federal matching funds and other available grants before using state general revenues. This Act takes effect on July 1, 2025.