Bill > HB1674

This bill aims to provide better support for families with disabled caregivers by extending child care subsidies to children of disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status, and by requiring the Department of Human Services (DHS) to more thoroughly assess a caregiver's ability and the needs of dependents when determining eligibility for Medicaid home and community-based services. Specifically, it mandates that DHS update its evaluation forms and assessment protocols to ensure that families with disabled caregivers receive appropriate and timely support, and it appropriates funds to implement these changes, with a portion of the changes taking effect upon approval of the Hawaii Medicaid state plan by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1674&year=2026