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HI HB2085

Bill

Status

Passed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Scott Nishimoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes restrictions on issuing requests for proposals for QUEST (Medicaid) contracts to ensure alignment with national health care reform expectations.

  • Aims to help ensure continuity of care for Hawaii's neediest population while state budget difficulties and pending federal health care changes are clarified.

  • Delays QUEST contract requests for proposals in 2010, as current contracts have been extended to mid-2011 and federal health care reform impacts remain undefined.

  • Made effective upon approval with technical, nonsubstantive amendments to reflect the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

Legislative Description

QUEST Contracting

Last Action

(H) Act 71, on 4/29/2010, veto override.

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance2/11/2010
Health1/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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