H.F. No. 3361 Summary

• Expands eligible services under the essential community supports program to include respite care and adult companion services in addition to existing services like adult day services, caregiver support, homemaker support, chores, personal emergency response devices, home-delivered meals, and community living assistance.

• Maintains the monthly benefit limit of $400 per person per month with authorization periods not exceeding 12 months for persons age 65 and older who do not qualify for nursing facility care.

• Requires service coordination not to exceed $600 in a 12-month authorization period as part of each person's community support plan.

• Requires annual reassessment of eligible individuals to ensure they continue meeting eligibility criteria to remain in the program.

• Authorizes the commissioner to use federal matching funds as necessary to meet demand for essential community supports.