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<br /> Program and Budget R .w Questionnaire <br /> <br /> Page 3 <br /> <br /> March 4, 1997 <br /> c. Eldercare Project/Community Planning Councils <br /> on Aging <br /> Budget Increase/(Decrease): (80.28%) <br /> Rationale: The Eldercare Project was designed to <br /> establish senior citizen leadership councils in each <br /> district of the Big Island. Most of the money was <br /> used for training and organizational costs. There <br /> are currently 10 community planning councils on <br /> the Big Island. They are primarily self-sustaining. <br /> Impact: The councils will now raise funds on their <br /> own to carry out community projects. <br /> d. Hospice <br /> Budget Increase/(Decrease): (52%) <br /> Rationale: Due to state fund reductions, the award <br /> to the Hospice of Hilo and the North Hawaii <br /> Hospice programs will be reduced. <br /> Impact: Impact to services will be minimal due to <br /> the programs' eligibility to receive reimbursement <br /> through Medicaid. <br /> e. Personal Care <br /> Budget Increase/(Decrease): 33% <br /> Rationale: Due to new managed care initiatives, <br /> we anticipate new and greater demands for in- <br /> home care services. <br /> Impact: The total units served will increase by 92. <br /> f. Respite Care <br /> Budget Increase/(Decrease): 12.5% <br /> Rationale: Managed care initiative for <br /> development of in-home service. <br /> <br />