H.C.R. NO. 210 - Summary

• Strongly urges the Department of Education and Department of Human Services to inform families about free immunizations available to eligible individuals under 21 years of age through the Hawaii Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program.

• Notes that CDC data showed only 78.5% of children under 3 and less than 74% of children aged 13-17 received recommended vaccinations, with lower rates among children living below the federal poverty level.

• Recognizes that the EPSDT Program provides preventive and comprehensive health care services at no cost to Medicaid-eligible individuals under age 21, including recommended vaccinations.

• States that many Medicaid-eligible families may be unaware of the free vaccination availability under the EPSDT Program.

• Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Board of Education Chairperson, Superintendent of Education, and Director of Human Services.