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Introduced
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
In Committee
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Crossed Over
03/08/2022
03/08/2022
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 bill cites the significant oral health problems facing many Hawaii residents, especially Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, and the disproportionate use of emergency room services for dental care by adult Medicaid enrollees. The bill provides three options for reinstating dental benefits, with potential medical cost savings estimated between $1.9 million to $5.3 million per year. The purpose of the bill is to expand access to dental care for adult Medicaid enrollees in Hawaii.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Laura Acasio (D)*,
Dru Kanuha (D)*,
Bennette Misalucha (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Mike Gabbard (D),
Lorraine Inouye (D),
Michelle Kidani (D),
Donna Kim (D),
Clarence Nishihara (D),
Gilbert Riviere (D),
Maile Shimabukuro (D),
Brian Taniguchi (D),
Last Action
Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-22 3:40PM; Conference Room 329. (on 04/26/2022)
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