HI SB3039

Authorizes health care providers under the state medicaid program to include the question "Are you currently participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?" on medicaid certification and re-certification forms.

Permits medicaid providers to collect and release aggregate SNAP participation information to the legislature, excluding individual names and subject to federal medicaid privacy regulations and HIPAA requirements.

Establishes a data collection mechanism to help identify eligible individuals not participating in SNAP and to inform policy makers about participation rates for maximizing federal funding.

Aims to increase food security for low-income individuals and families by raising awareness of SNAP eligibility and benefits among medicaid recipients.

Takes effect upon approval.