HI HB1731

Prohibits individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who meet intermediate care facility or nursing facility level of care from being denied residency in community care foster family homes solely based on disability status or specific Medicaid waiver enrollment.

Allows certified caregivers to serve as providers under both the 1915(c) Medicaid waiver and the Medicaid section 1115 demonstration waiver, provided each resident is enrolled in only one waiver program.

Requires the Department of Health to provide technical assistance and training for appropriate placement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community care foster family homes.

Mandates collaboration with the med-QUEST division of the Department of Human Services to align waiver language, provider qualifications, and payment models for inclusive housing options.

Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed).