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HI HB906
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Gates
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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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