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HI HB786
Bill
Status
1/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
John Mizuno
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds to the med-QUEST division of the Department of Human Services (program HMS401) for non-covered or under-covered behavioral health services for med-QUEST beneficiaries.
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Funding is available for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, with the specific dollar amount left blank in the bill text.
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Legislature finds that current med-QUEST coverage has gaps in behavioral health services and reimbursement rates below market rates, causing provider network and access to care issues.
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Funds are designated for the health care payments program to expand behavioral health service coverage beyond standard services currently offered to Medicaid beneficiaries.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Department Of Human Services.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marten excused (1).
2/17/2023