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HI HCR145
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joy San Buenaventura
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Human Services to conduct a full study on reimplementing adult dental benefits for Hawaii Medicaid enrollees, nearly a decade after the state eliminated all but emergency dental coverage.
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Study must include a range of adult Medicaid dental benefit options (basic, comprehensive, population-specific) covering diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services offered by other states.
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Study must estimate the cost to Hawaii's Medicaid program for each option, including costs eligible for federal matching funds.
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Study must project long-term financial benefits of reimplementing adult dental benefits and gather feedback from community stakeholders.
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Department of Human Services must submit report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2020 Regular Session convenes.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Full Study On The Reimplementation Of Adult Dental Benefits For Hawaii Residents Who Are Medicaid Enrollees And To Submit A Report To The Legislature.
Medicaid
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, C. Lee excused (2).
3/28/2019