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HI HB2292
Bill
Status
1/23/2012
Primary Sponsor
Henry Aquino
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AI Summary
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Require the Department of Human Services to provide medical assistance to former foster youth who meet specific age and income requirements.
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Eligible youth must be under 24 years old on July 1, 2012; under 25 years old on January 1, 2013; and under 26 years old on January 1, 2014.
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Former foster youth must have been in state foster care at age 18, been enrolled in Medicaid while in care, and have household income up to 300% of the federal poverty level for Hawaii.
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Department must seek approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services before implementation.
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Effective date July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Former Foster Youth; Medical Assistance; Keiki Caucus
Last Action
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).
2/16/2012