HI HCR126

Urges the Governor to appoint a Long-Term Care Coordinator to coordinate programs, supports, and services for Hawaii's long-term care recipients, caregivers, and families.

Coordinator shall recommend strategies to improve quality of life for long-term care recipients, reduce costs, and improve organization and delivery of long-term care services.

Coordinator shall recommend strategies in consultation with the Insurance Division to increase awareness of long-term care insurance.

Coordinator shall promote interagency cooperation among state and county agencies including the Executive Office on Aging, Department of Human Services, Department of Health, Insurance Division, and Area Agencies on Aging.

Coordinator may convene working groups with long-term care recipients, families, caregivers, government staff, and private sector stakeholders to develop recommendations aligned with the resolution's goals.