HCPF Update on ARPA Funds Spending Plan & Temporary Rate Increases 

HCPF led a webinar on Thursday regarding their ARPA HCBS spending plan. Information included details on both of the wage pass-through proposals: 2.11% for agencies (retroactive to April 2021) and the wage pass-through to support a $15/hr minimum wage for caregivers.

See the attached notes from HHAC's Advocacy Team and the attached Operational Memo from HCPF regarding rate increases.