(1) The maximum amount available to a qualified primary caregiver whose care receivers' household income is under 200% of the Federal poverty guidelines shall be established by the department for out-of-pocket expenses incurred for services.

(2) The maximum amount available to a qualified primary caregiver whose care receivers' household income is under 200% of the Federal poverty guidelines shall be established by the department for the entire duration of the case, for expenses incurred for home modifications or assistive devices as described under section 4(c)(3). Prior to making a change to the maximum amount available to a qualified primary caregiver for out-of-pocket expenses incurred for services or for home modifications or assistive devices, the department shall transmit notice to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and provide notification to the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Aging and Youth Committee of the Senate and the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Aging and Older Adult Services Committee of the House of Representatives.