Funding a rate study for home health services in Hawaii to address declining reimbursement rates.

The bill addresses the high vacancy rate in Hawaii's home health care sector, which stands at 39%, the highest among professions. This vacancy rate is due to insufficient reimbursement rates, making home health care less competitive for nurses, therapy providers, and aides. The bill allocates $500,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to conduct a rate study for Medicaid home health services. This study aims to support informed decision-making and ensure high-quality, accessible home health services for Medicaid recipients.

Funding a rate study for home health services in Hawaii to address declining reimbursement rates.

The bill addresses the high vacancy rate in Hawaii's home health care sector, which stands at 39%, the highest among professions. This vacancy rate is due to insufficient reimbursement rates, making home health care less competitive for nurses, therapy providers, and aides. The bill allocates $500,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to conduct a rate study for Medicaid home health services. This study aims to support informed decision-making and ensure high-quality, accessible home health services for Medicaid recipients.