HI HB1341

Appropriates funds for full funding and estimated payment increases for medicaid home and community-based services in fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain maximum available federal matching funds and pursue all other funding sources including private grants before expending state general revenues.

Directs appropriated funds to be expended by the Department of Human Services specifically for achieving full funding of home and community-based services with payment increases.

Legislative findings establish context that a prior rate study by Milliman identified wage pressures and the need to revisit long-term care reimbursement to support staff wages, care quality, and efficiency.

Takes effect on June 30, 3000 (appears to contain a drafting error in the effective date).