Requesting Joint Committee study the feasibility of establishing a flexible, short-duration, on-demand respite care program for seniors and caregivers

Summary

The resolution asks the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to examine the feasibility of a short‑duration, on‑demand respite care service for elderly residents and their family caregivers. It directs the committee to analyze costs, potential Medicaid savings, program design options, funding sources, and workforce capacity, with special attention to rural counties. The committee must report its findings before the next regular legislative session.

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