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Introduced
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
In Committee
01/29/2021
01/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2022
05/05/2022
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees, provided the department of human services obtains maximum federal matching funds available and purses all funding sources, including private grants, prior to expending any general fund appropriations.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult Medicaid enrollees in Hawaii. The state is required to obtain maximum federal matching funds available and pursue all funding sources, including private grants, before using general revenues. The bill aims to address the significant oral health challenges faced by Hawaii residents, particularly those on Medicaid, and the associated medical costs. The legislature believes that restoring these dental benefits will improve overall health and well-being, reduce emergency department visits, and lead to long-term medical cost savings.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Cedric Gates (D)*,
Sharon Har (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Linda Ichiyama (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Lisa Kitagawa (D)*,
Dale Kobayashi (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Nadine Nakamura (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Roy Takumi (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Chris Todd (D)*,
Christine Wildberger (D),
Last Action
Carried over to 2022 Regular Session. (on 12/10/2021)
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