1. Program Definition and Services
Personal Assistance Services (PAS) in Hawaii provide support to individuals with disabilities to perform activities of daily living. These services may include assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, medication management, and other daily tasks.
2. Regulations
The program is governed by Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Title 17, Chapter 1424 - Personal Assistance Services.
3. Licensing or Certification
No specific license is mentioned for individual personal assistance providers. However, agencies providing these services may need to be licensed as home care agencies under HAR Chapter 11-700.
4. Responsible State Agency
The Hawaii State Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division oversees Personal Assistance Services.
5. Application Process
The application process is not explicitly stated. Potential providers should contact the Department of Human Services for specific application procedures.
6. Required Documentation
While not exhaustively listed, providers may need to demonstrate:
- Ability to provide personal care services
- Understanding of consumer-directed care principles
- Compliance with home care agency requirements if applicable
7. Timeline for Approval
The timeline for approval is not specified.
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. However, providers should be familiar with personal assistance services and consumer-directed care models.
10. Additional Notes
- Personal Assistance Services can be consumer-directed, allowing individuals to hire, train, and manage their own personal assistants.
- Services may be provided under the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services waiver.
- As of 2025, providers exclusively serving participants in the Medicaid HCBS waiver must be approved by the Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division.
- Personal care services in expanded Adult Residential Care Homes (E-ARCHs) must be provided by the primary caregiver or a qualified substitute caregiver.
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