Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: DHS; Medicaid; Child Care Subsidies; Caregivers; Caregiver Capacity; Eligibility; Home and Community-Based Services; Assessments; Evaluations; Long-Term Care Services; Appropriation
Extends child care subsidies to disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status. Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate caregiver capacity and dependent-care responsibilities when determining eligibility for medicaid home- and community-based services. Requires the Department of Human Services to update its evaluation form and functional assessment protocols related to level of care and at-risk needs determinations. Appropriates funds.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-28 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-01-28 | Latest Action | Referred to HHS, WAM. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1565 HD2 SD1 | Keiki Caucus; Judiciary; Child Welfare System; Legal Services for Youth; Working Group; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1645 HD3 SD1 | DHS; Nonprofit Child Welfare Service Organizations; Child Welfare Services; Liability; Indemnification; Additional Insured; Trial; Bond | in_committee |
| HB 1872 HD1 SD1 | UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Child Care; Early Learning Opportunities; Reports; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 2009 HD2 SD1 | Department of Human Services; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Disability and Caregiver Support Working Group; Report; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 2096 HD2 SD1 | Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Child Protective Proceedings; Aggravated Circumstances Hearings | in_committee |
| HB 2455 HD2 SD1 | Employment Practices; Administrative Leave of Absence; Workplace Violence | in_committee |
| HB 2469 HD1 SD1 | Legislature; LRB; Regular Session Review Working Group; Regular Sessions; Length; Year-Round; Technical Advisory Committee; Reports; Appropriations | in_committee |
| HB 2544 HD1 SD1 | DLNR; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court; Transaction Fees | in_committee |