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Hawaii Senate Bill SCR13

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR13

Introduced
1/31/25  

Caption

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.

Impact

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.

Summary

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.

Contention

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.

Latest SCR13 Activity

Companion Bills

HI SR9

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR94

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Increasing The Medicaid Reimbursement Payment Rate For Hawaii's Community Care Foster Family Homes And Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes For Medicaid Clients In 2032 And Every Ten Years Thereafter.

HI HR78

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Increasing The Medicaid Reimbursement Payment Rate For Hawaii's Community Care Foster Family Homes And Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes For Medicaid Clients Every Ten Years.

HI SCR119

Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services To: Jointly Review Any Research Applied Behavior Analysis For Adults; Develop And Adopt Rules, Policies, And Plan Amendments Necessary To Ensure That The State Medicaid Program Covers Medically Necessary Services, Including Applied Behavior Analysis Services, For Individuals Aged Twenty-one And Older With Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Including Autism Spectrum Disorder; And Apply For Any Necessary Approvals From The Federal Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Amend The State Medicaid Plan To Provide Reimbursements For Medically Necessary Services, Including Applied Behavior Analysis Services, To Medicaid-eligible Persons Over The Age Of Twenty-one Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder.

HI SCR132

Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.

HI SCR160

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To File A Request With The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Amend The State's Existing Section 1115 Demonstration Program To Implement A Housing And Health Opportunities Demonstration Program To Enable Direct Housing Costs For Medicaid Recipients To Be Covered By The Federal Financial Participation For Medicaid.

HI SR152

Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.

HI HCR203

Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.

HI HCR32

Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Oral Health Task Force To Review Information On The Status Of Oral Health In The State And Make Recommendations To Improve Oral Health Infrastructure In Hawaii.

HI HR33

Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene An Oral Health Task Force To Review Information On The Status Of Oral Health In The State And Make Recommendations To Improve Oral Health Infrastructure In Hawaii.

HI HR207

Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.

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