H.R. NO. 91 - Summary

• Urges the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, in collaboration with Papa Ola Lokahi and the University of Hawaii Department of Native Hawaiian Health, to develop a strategy addressing long-term healthcare needs of the Native Hawaiian population.

• Identifies that Hawaii's population age 65 and older will nearly double from 184,000 to 327,000 over the next 20 years (increasing from 14% to 22% of total state population by 2030).

• Notes that family caregivers currently provide an estimated $1.45 billion in unpaid annual care services but face unsustainable demand as the caregiver population (ages 50-64) declines by 10 percent.

• References Act 224 (2008) establishing a Long Term Care Commission to research resources and recommend reforms, with recommendations expected in 2012 on support services, administration, workforce development, and financing.

• Directs certified copies be sent to the Governor, Directors of Health and Human Services, Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board, Long-Term Care Commission, and various University of Hawaii administrators.