HI HB2606

Appropriates general revenue funds to the Department of Health for the Tropic Care program in fiscal year 2018-2019, with the specific amount left blank in the bill text.

Tropic Care is a United States Department of Defense program operated by military reservists providing free medical services to rural communities, including physical exams, dental treatment, eye care, eyeglasses, medication review, and nutritional education.

Program provides free transportation to enable rural residents to access medical services and has historically served thousands of individuals who cannot afford or access medical care otherwise.

Department of Health is designated to expend the appropriated funds for program purposes.

Effective date is July 1, 3000 (appears to be a drafting error, as this date is in the distant future).