HI HB2990

Centralizes Hawaii Medicaid statutes under a new comprehensive Medicaid chapter in the Hawaii Revised Statutes to provide better understanding of program scope and services.

Creates unified legislation establishing Medicaid's purpose, structure, and operating principles, as currently Medicaid provisions are scattered throughout statutes addressing only limited aspects.

Clarifies responsibilities between Legislative and Executive branches, with the Legislature setting Medicaid policy and the Executive Branch implementing it.

Increases public transparency and stakeholder engagement by giving health care providers, consumers, and advocates greater visibility into Medicaid operations and changes.

Supported by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii; opposed by the Department of Human Services.