HB1521 establishes a program to support caregivers providing complex care services to children with heightened medical needs.

HB1521 mandates that the authority recognize accrediting organizations with standards allowing home health agencies to train caregivers to safely provide complex care services. The authority must seek a state plan amendment or waiver from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement services in accordance with federal standards. The bill requires the authority to submit a report by September 1, 2029, assessing the viability of the complex care services payment program.

HB1521 establishes a program to support caregivers providing complex care services to children with heightened medical needs.

HB1521 mandates that the authority recognize accrediting organizations with standards allowing home health agencies to train caregivers to safely provide complex care services. The authority must seek a state plan amendment or waiver from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement services in accordance with federal standards. The bill requires the authority to submit a report by September 1, 2029, assessing the viability of the complex care services payment program.