HI HB1349

Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to provide Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for income-qualified pregnant persons regardless of immigration status

Appropriates additional unspecified funds for the same fiscal years to extend CHIP Medicaid coverage to income-qualified children regardless of immigration status

Approximately 500 pregnant persons in Hawaii currently lack access to Medicaid, CHIP, and Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges due to immigration status

Department of Human Services estimates the cost of covering income-qualified pregnant persons with health insurance and 12 months postpartum care at $1,364,000 annually

Effective date set to July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)