HI HB995

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for Hale Makua Health Services to admit more wait-listed patients from Maui Memorial Medical Center.

Addresses overcapacity at Maui Memorial Medical Center, where approximately 20% of acute care beds are occupied by patients waiting to transfer to long-term care facilities at a cost of $1,500 per day.

Aims to reduce the State's $30,000,000 annual subsidy to Maui Memorial Medical Center by facilitating patient transfers, projected to save the State $8,950,000 per year with a $2,000,000 investment.

Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 in equal amounts (specific dollar amount not specified in the bill text).

Takes effect on July 1, 2090.