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HI HB1878

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gregg Takayama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,700,000 for fiscal year 2016-2017 to fund Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) operated by county area agencies on aging to help older adults and individuals with disabilities access long-term supports and services.

  • Requires the Executive Office on Aging to develop an evaluation system measuring ADRC effectiveness by March 2017 and March 2018, including timeliness of response, caller satisfaction, and percentage of seniors linked to services.

  • Requires the Executive Office on Aging to report progress on implementing the federal No Wrong Door/ADRC network implementation grant received in 2015, with reports due 60 days before legislative sessions in 2017 and 2018.

  • Appropriates $32,000 for fiscal year 2016-2017 for fall prevention and early detection services for the elderly, continuing efforts established under Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Aging and Disability Resource Centers; Fall Prevention; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Act 138, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240).

6/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/22/2016
Human Services3/10/2016
Finance2/17/2016
Health1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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