Bill > HB2365

This bill aims to increase access to respite care for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their caregivers. It requires the Department of Social and Health Services to add respite care as part of the aggregate services available under the Basic Plus and Children's Intensive In-Home Behavioral Support waivers. This means that once the annual assessed hours of respite care are exhausted, individuals can access additional respite care funds without prior administrative approval. The bill also directs the department to submit a waiver amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by September 1, 2024, and to update the waivers within 30 days of approval to allow for respite care as an aggregate service.