HI SB838

Relaxes the 30-hour per week employment requirement for qualified caregivers under the kupuna caregivers program during a governor-declared state of emergency.

Establishes two distinct service delivery options for the kupuna caregivers program: traditional service delivery through contracted providers or kupuna caregiver-directed services with shared decision-making authority over budgeted funds.

Requires coaches and service providers to be mandated reporters who have received adult protective services training, and expands coach duties to include assisting with enrollment, tax forms, background checks, and other program documentation.

Allows kupuna caregivers program funds (up to $210 per week) to be issued directly to the care recipient's financial management service provider in addition to service providers.

Requires the executive office on aging to submit annual reports to the legislature on the kupuna caregivers program and mandates the director adopt administrative rules under chapter 91.