HI HB1486

Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Department of Health for the Kupuna Care Program within the Executive Office on Aging for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (specific dollar amount not filled in the bill text).

Establishes legislative findings that Hawaii's population aged 65 and older increased from 14.3% in 2010 to 19% in 2020, with projections to reach 22.6% by 2030, necessitating expanded aging in place services.

Recognizes the Kupuna Care Program, enacted in 1999, as providing nine core services including personal care, homemaking, home-delivered meals, adult day care, case management, and assisted transportation to help seniors maintain independent lives at home.

Supports person-centered, participant-directed models that allow eligible seniors to exercise decision-making authority over public funds to purchase supports tailored to their unique needs.

Takes effect July 1, 2050.