Understanding CIS+ Psychiatric Respite: Hawaii Medicaid’s New Opportunity to Improve Behavioral Health Outcomes
Beginning January 1, 2026, Hawaii’s Med-QUEST Division expanded the Community Integration Services (CIS) program into Community Integration Services Plus (CIS+), introducing an important new benefit known as Medical Respite. One of the most significant additions for behavioral health providers is Psychiatric Respite, a short-term Medicaid benefit designed to help eligible members safely recover from acute […]