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HI SB149
Bill
Status
3/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Brickwood Galuteria
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2014-2015 to provide long-term care services for aging and disabled Medicaid beneficiaries in Honolulu.
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Addresses the needs of approximately 308 QUEST expanded access beneficiaries on Oahu who cannot receive nonmedical transportation and case management services through their Medicaid plans.
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Requires the Department of Human Services to transfer appropriated funds to the City and County of Honolulu's Elderly Affairs Division for program implementation.
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Prohibits the appropriated funds from being co-mingled with existing kupuna care funds.
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Takes effect July 1, 2080.
Legislative Description
Human Services; Medicaid; Long-term Care Services; Kupuna Care Program; Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Hanohano, Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai, Tokioka excused (2).
3/18/2014