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This bill appropriates an unspecified amount of money from Hawaii's general revenues to the Department of Human Services (DHS) to increase funding for applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services for Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with autism during fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. Applied behavioral analysis is a type of therapy that helps individuals with autism improve specific behaviors and skills by understanding how environmental factors influence behavior. The bill requires DHS to seek the maximum available federal matching funds to support these services, which means the state will try to obtain additional federal financial support to help cover the cost of the ABA services. The appropriated funds will be used exclusively by the Department of Human Services for this purpose, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. By increasing funding for ABA services, the bill aims to improve support and treatment options for Medicaid-enrolled individuals with autism.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=583&year=2026