Relating to establishing a minimum base wage for certain direct care workers under Medicaid.

HB 4110 establishes a minimum base wage of $15 per hour or the federal minimum wage (whichever is higher) for direct care workers providing Medicaid services under specific waiver programs. It directly affects workers who support individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities through in-home care, including personal care (bathing, dressing), mobility assistance, household help, and medication monitoring. The law requires employers to pay this minimum rate starting in 2026, with definitions of "direct care services" and "direct care workers" provided in the bill. The policy applies to workers serving clients under the 1915(c) waiver or Community First Choice programs.