Establishes a family caregiver program for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, allowing reimbursement from Medicaid.

This bill creates a family caregiver program for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, enabling reimbursement from Medicaid. It mandates the commissioner of health to secure approval from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for family caregivers. The program includes training and competency requirements for caregivers, reimbursement rates, and electronic visit verification. It also requires regular supervisory visits and periodic reports on the program's impact.

Establishes a family caregiver program for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, allowing reimbursement from Medicaid.

This bill creates a family caregiver program for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, enabling reimbursement from Medicaid. It mandates the commissioner of health to secure approval from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for family caregivers. The program includes training and competency requirements for caregivers, reimbursement rates, and electronic visit verification. It also requires regular supervisory visits and periodic reports on the program's impact.