Health officials urge caution, funding and technical fixes for sweeping home- and community-based services bill
Bill 329-38 would create Guam’s first statutory framework for home- and community-based services. DPHSS commended the intent but told the committee the bill needs changes to align with Medicaid waiver mechanics, avoid relying on the medically indigent program, and secure staffing and funding for inspections and rulemaking.
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The Committee on Health and Veterans Affairs received technical and stakeholder testimony June 15 on Bill 329-38, a comprehensive measure introduced by Chair Senator Sabrina Solless Matsinani to establish licensing standards, resident protections and a tiered structure for home- and community-based services (HCBS) on Guam.
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