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.
By encouraging the establishment of a program that incentivizes CCFFHs to accept individuals under the Medicaid I/DD waiver, SCR74 aims to expand the availability of more affordable and community-oriented care options. This will enable individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities to receive the support they require in a home-like environment, reducing the reliance on traditional institutional care facilities, such as skilled nursing or intermediate care facilities. The initiative could significantly enhance the quality of life for these individuals by allowing them to remain integrated within their communities.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 74 (SCR74) aims to address the challenge of insufficient Community Care Foster Family Homes (CCFFH) in Hawaii willing to accommodate individuals eligible for assistance under the State's Medicaid Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) waiver program. The resolution requests the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Health (DOH) to establish a program designed to incentivize more CCFFHs to accept these individuals, facilitating their access to necessary care and support within community settings rather than institutionalized facilities.
One notable point of contention regarding SCR74 may arise from concerns about the adequacy of incentives provided to CCFFHs. Stakeholders may debate the specific incentive mechanisms and funding required to ensure that enough homes are willing to participate in the program. Furthermore, the impact of this program on existing care providers and the potential consequences for regulatory standards may also be points of discussion, as ensuring quality care while encouraging increased participation is paramount in the establishment of such initiatives.