HI HB984

Increases the annual expenditure ceiling of the Office of Health Care Assurance special fund to offset rising operational expenses, including contracts for a new management information system and background checks system

Adds investigation activities as an authorized use of special fund moneys, alongside existing uses for operating costs, education programs, public health outreach, and the durable medical equipment supplier license program

Reduces dependence on the general fund by allowing the special fund to cover more operational expenses of the Office of Health Care Assurance

Amends Section 321-1.4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to modify the annual expenditure ceiling and the amount of excess funds that must be deposited into the general fund on June 30 each year (specific dollar amounts left blank in the bill text)

Effective date: July 1, 2060