HI HB1674

Extends child care subsidies to parents or guardians with documented disabilities that prevent them from safely caring for their children, regardless of employment or educational status.

Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate family caregiver capacity, willingness, and health limitations when determining eligibility for Medicaid home and community-based services, prohibiting assumptions that household members can provide care without assessment.

Mandates revision of the DHS 1147 form and functional assessment protocols by June 30, 2027, to include questions about caregiver health limitations, dependent care responsibilities, and recommendations for additional support services.

Requires development of training videos for managed care coordinators on conducting caregiver capacity evaluations, with mandatory completion as part of staff orientation and continuing education.

Appropriates an unspecified amount from general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.