HI HB512

Appropriates funds from general revenues for mobile health clinics in Hawaii for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, with the specific dollar amount left blank in the bill text.

Directs the Department of Health to expend appropriated funds for the purpose of establishing and operating mobile health clinics.

Recognizes mobile health clinics as an innovative delivery model providing various services (primary care, dental, mammography, mental health, vision care, and others) to medically underserved and vulnerable populations.

Acknowledges that mobile health clinics are particularly effective for urgent care, preventative health screenings, chronic disease management, and serving homeless populations and other communities in need.

Takes effect on July 1, 2021.