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HI HCR199
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
4/29/2010
Primary Sponsor
Marcus Oshiro
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AI Summary
- Requests the Department of Human Services to consider certain factors before entering into contracts with managed care organizations providing Medicaid benefits under QUEST managed care plans
- Aims to streamline and standardize the procurement process for future QUEST contracts to improve efficiency and reduce waste during economic downturn
- Recognizes valid concerns raised by DHS and the Hawaii Medical Association regarding implementation of co-payments, which would require federal Section 1115 waiver approval
- Notes that cost-sharing could adversely affect the health of poorest and sickest QUEST participants, referencing concerns from the RAND Health Insurance Experiment
- Recommends adoption of the resolution while encouraging continued dialogue between health care providers, plans, and the State to benefit all stakeholders
Legislative Description
Medicaid benefits; QUEST
Last Action
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
4/29/2010
Committee Referrals
Finance3/10/2010
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