Requesting The Department Of Human Services And Department Of Health To Establish A Program To Incentivize Community Care Foster Family Homes In The State To Accept Individuals Who Are Eligible For Assistance Pursuant To The State's Medicaid I/dd Waiver Program.
The proposed program envisions enhancing the availability of CCFFHs which are intended to provide affordable alternatives to more costly institutional care facilities like skilled nursing facilities. By increasing the participation of CCFFHs in the Medicaid I/DD waiver program, the resolution aims to foster a more supportive environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enabling them to live at home and in their communities. This change could lead to a more integrated support system that prioritizes quality of care and community involvement.
SCR13 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution from the State of Hawaii requesting the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health to establish a program aimed at incentivizing Community Care Foster Family Homes (CCFFHs) within the state. The purpose of this program is to encourage such homes to accept individuals who qualify for assistance through Hawaii's Medicaid Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) waiver program. This initiative seeks to address the growing need for accessible care options for individuals requiring nursing facility level care while promoting care within the community rather than through institutional facilities.
One notable contention surrounding SCR13 is the challenge of ensuring adequate resources and support systems for these foster homes. While the resolution encourages participation, the implementation of incentive structures must be carefully conceptualized to avoid potential pitfalls, such as resource allocation complications and the sustainability of the homes’ operations. Additionally, as the state works towards increasing the number of homes, there may be concerns regarding the regulation and monitoring of quality care provided within these facilities, which must be addressed to maintain standards consistent with state laws.