Bill > SCR74

This concurrent resolution requests the Department of Human Services and Department of Health to create a program that provides incentives for Community Care Foster Family Homes (CCFFHs) to accept individuals eligible for the state's Medicaid I/DD waiver program. The resolution highlights that CCFFHs are regulated homes providing 24-hour care and are a more affordable alternative to institutional care, allowing individuals to receive support in their communities. The background explains that the Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program allows states to reimburse providers for services to eligible individuals, specifically those with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The key issue addressed is the current insufficient number of CCFFHs willing to accept individuals under the Medicaid I/DD waiver program. The resolution requests that the two state departments develop an incentive program to encourage more CCFFHs to participate, with the ultimate goal of expanding care options for individuals with disabilities. The resolution also directs that certified copies be sent to the directors of Human Services and Health.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=74&year=2025