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HRS §321-494

Buying day care and social services for elders

The state can buy day care and other social services for elderly or disabled people who need help. These services must be necessary to improve their daily life and well-being. Day care services must include activities like arts, crafts, trips, hobbies, group time, and counseling for the person and their family.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Purchase of service

The department may negotiate the purchase of day care services for elder disabled and aged recipients, including other social services from individuals or other organizations, institutions, or agencies. Other social services shall be necessary and essential to maximize the functioning and well-being of the recipient. Purchase of day care center services shall include services that enhance the social functioning of each participant, promote and develop activities in daily living and personal independence by therapeutic arts and crafts, community excursions, hobby cultivation, group dynamics, and provisions for counseling to the participants and their families.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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