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HI HB843
Bill
Status
1/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Gates
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to restore basic adult dental benefits to Medicaid enrollees for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019.
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Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain the maximum federal matching funds available for this expenditure.
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Finds that poor oral health is linked to respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and premature births, and that unaddressed dental needs affect employment prospects.
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Establishes that access to dental health care is essential to general health and well-being in the State of Hawaii.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2075.
Legislative Description
Relating To Dental Health.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) DeCoite, Tokioka excused (2).
2/17/2017