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HI HB906

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Gates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restores basic adult dental benefits to Medicaid enrollees in Hawaii
  • Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2020-2021, with the Department of Human Services required to obtain maximum available federal matching funds
  • Recognizes that poor oral health is linked to respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and premature births, and that unaddressed dental needs affect employment
  • Takes effect on July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Relating To Dental Health.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to HSH/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 6

1/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services & Homelessness1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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