Consumer Directed Employer Rate Setting Board Minutes
The board discussed follow-up items regarding paid time off, caregiver training statistics, and updated training requirements. Key presentations covered client survey results for in-home care services, the economic and equity benefits of providing adequate pay for home care workers, and an overview of the state's 2025-27 operating budget development process. The public comment session highlighted concerns from providers regarding wage increases, benefit improvements, operational cost burdens, and homelessness among caregivers.