HB 1674: DHS; MEDICAID; CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES; CAREGIVERS; CAREGIVER CAPACITY; ELIGIBILITY; HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES; ASSESSMENTS; EVALUATIONS; LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES; APPROPRIATION
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-01-20
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-01-26: Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 1)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Version:
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.