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HI SCR4
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Declares homelessness a medical condition in Hawaii for purposes of Medicaid eligibility.
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Recognizes housing instability as a major health factor that negatively affects homeless individuals' health and well-being.
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Notes that 7,921 homeless individuals were counted in the 2016 Hawaii Statewide Homeless Point-In-Time survey, representing a 4 percent increase from 2015.
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Directs the State to explore creative solutions to address homeless individuals' health care needs through housing stability, including the Medicaid 1115 waiver.
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Requires transmittal of certified copies to the Governor, Director of Health, and Director of Human Services.
Legislative Description
Declaring Homelessness To Be A Medical Condition In The State For Purposes Of Medicaid Eligibility And Recognizing That Housing Instability Is A Major Health Factor That Negatively Affects Homeless Individuals' Health And Well-being.
Homelessness
Last Action
Report adopted, referred to WAM.
3/29/2017