HI SB2310

Appropriates general revenue funds to the Department of Human Services to match federal Medicaid allowance for adult vision services in fiscal year 2012-2013.

Recognizes vision as critical to employment, health outcomes, and reducing state burden, noting that advanced eye diseases can cause blindness and serve as indicators of serious conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

Addresses budget cuts requiring the department to eliminate Medicaid vision services for able-bodied adults, which would reduce provider participation and worsen access to care, particularly on neighbor islands.

Notes federal government agreement to match state appropriations for Medicaid adult vision services.

Takes effect July 1, 2050.