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HI SB2808

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Shan Tsutsui

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Make emergency appropriation to Department of Human Services to address funding shortfall in Med-QUEST health care programs
  • Funding shortfall resulted from intradepartmental transfer of funds in fiscal year 2011-2012 and increased Medicaid enrollment
  • Governor requested immediate consideration and passage citing need for general funds for Health Care Payments Program (HMS 401)
  • Department of Human Services, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Medical Service Association, and 'Ohana Health Plan testified in support
  • Committee on Finance recommends passage on Third Reading

Legislative Description

Health Care Payments (HMS 401); Emergency Appropriation

Last Action

(S) Act 031, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131).

4/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/3/2012
Human Services1/25/2012

Full Bill Text

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