1. Program Definition and Services
Chore Services in Hawaii provide essential housekeeping services to enable eligible adults to remain in the community. These services include routine housecleaning, laundry, shopping for food and household supplies, and meal preparation.
2. Regulations
The program is governed by Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Title 17, Chapter 1419 - Chore Services for Community Long-Term Care Programs.
3. Licensing or Certification
No specific license or certification is mentioned for individual chore service providers. However, agencies providing these services may need to be licensed as home care agencies.
4. Responsible State Agency
The Department of Human Services' Adult Protective and Community Services Branch manages the Chore Services program.
5. Application Process
The application process is not clearly defined. Individuals seeking chore services should contact the Department of Human Services for assistance.
6. Required Documentation
While not explicitly stated for providers, recipients of chore services may need to provide:
Proof of eligibility for Supplemental Security Income
A medical statement discussing the condition(s) that limit the beneficiary.
7. Timeline for Approval
The timeline for approval is not specified. However, waiting lists can exist, and each island typically has a separate wait list.
8. Pre-Application Process
There is no specific pre-application process mentioned in the provided information.
9. Pre-Application Training
No pre-application training is explicitly mentioned for chore service providers.
10. Additional Notes
Chore services are limited to no more than eight hours a day.
- The maximum weekly hours are determined by the department based on resource availability.
- When recipients independently hire a chore person, reimbursement is made through direct monthly cash payments at a rate not exceeding the current state minimum hourly wage.
- As of 2025, this program may have undergone changes or been integrated into other services, as indicated by historical notes in some sources.
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