The Increasing Support for Grandparent and Close Relative Caregivers Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance financial support for grandparent and close relative caregivers by increasing the subsidy rate they receive. The bill amends the Grandparent Caregivers Pilot Programs Establishment Act of 2005, specifically by removing the limitation on the duration of subsidy eligibility, which was previously capped at 60 months. Additionally, it establishes a minimum subsidy amount of $38.00 for Fiscal Year 2027, with provisions for annual adjustments based on inflation.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the existing language regarding the subsidy calculation, ensuring that the amount is no longer tied to a percentage of the regular daily rate for long-term guardianship but instead guarantees the specified minimum amount. The Close Relative Caregiver Subsidy Pilot Program is also amended in a similar manner, eliminating the 60-month limit and striking certain provisions to streamline the subsidy process. The act will take effect once its fiscal implications are included in an approved budget and financial plan.