HI SB2712

Define the term "medical institution" as it relates to medical liens under the State's Medicaid program.

Require the Department of Human Services to revise the methodology for determining acuity levels of nursing facility residents who are Medicaid recipients to establish fair and equitable disbursement levels.

Direct the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, to develop a referral system for discharging patients from hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities based on patient acuity level.

Improve efficiency in the administration of Hawaii's Medicaid program through these administrative and methodological changes.