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HI HB1754

Relating To Adult Dental Medicaid Benefits.


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Introduced
01/24/2022
In Committee
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
03/03/2022
Passed
Dead
05/05/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees; provided that the department of human services obtains maximum federal matching funds available and pursues 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 requires the Department of Human Services to obtain the maximum available federal matching funds and pursue all funding sources, including private grants, before expending any general fund appropriations. This is intended to address the significant oral health issues faced by Medicaid-enrolled adults in Hawaii, which has led to increased emergency room visits and higher medical costs. The bill provides several options for the scope of dental benefits to be restored, ranging from a basic package to more comprehensive coverage, and estimates potential cost savings from reduced emergency department visits and improved management of chronic conditions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (33)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. (on 03/24/2022)

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