Bill > SB1443

This bill establishes new provisions for medical care and long-term care expenses related to patients of the Hawaii State Hospital and other psychiatric facilities under the Director of Health's custody. Specifically, the bill limits medical care payment rates to either the Hawaii Medicaid fee schedule or the provider's billed amount, whichever is lower. The Department of Health is authorized to establish payment rates for long-term care services for patients discharged from state hospitals to long-term care facilities. The bill also exempts the Department of Health from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code (Chapter 103F) when procuring medical or long-term care for these patients, which provides greater flexibility in obtaining necessary services. The legislation defines key terms such as "medical care" (which includes examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and necessary medical supplies) and "long-term care" (care provided by a long-term care facility), and clarifies that the Act does not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed before its effective date. By creating these provisions, the bill aims to streamline and clarify the process for managing medical and long-term care expenses for patients in state psychiatric facilities.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1443&year=2025