Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB1663

Introduced
1/24/22  

Caption

Relating To Purchases Of Health And Human Services Under Chapter 103f, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Impact

The bill also introduces a preference for qualified Medicaid providers when awarding contracts for health and human services. If two applicants are equally qualified, preference will be given to those who are Medicaid providers. This change is significant as it could influence the competitive landscape of service contracts, pushing more providers to become Medicaid qualified to enhance their eligibility for state contracts. Furthermore, the Department of Health will be responsible for informing providers on how they can capture federal Medicaid funding.

Summary

House Bill 1663 amends Chapter 103F of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish that state funds for procuring health and human services will be treated as the funding source of last resort. This means that service providers must seek out and exhaust other funding options before using state funds for health services procurement. The bill is designed to ensure that state resources are used efficiently and only when necessary, potentially reducing unnecessary expenditures in the state budget.

Contention

While the bill is largely aimed at managing state expenditures more effectively, it does raise some questions among stakeholders regarding its implications for service delivery. Critics may argue that prioritizing Medicaid providers could potentially limit the diversity of providers available for health and human services. Additionally, there may be concerns from smaller or non-Medicaid enrolled providers about their ability to compete for state contracts, which may affect service availability in certain areas of the state.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

HI SB1276

Relating To Purchases Of Health And Human Services.

HI SB303

Relating To The Funding Of Grants Pursuant To Chapter 42f, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

HI SB1047

Relating To Chapter 457j, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

HI SB1275

Relating To Purchases Of Health And Human Services.

HI HB955

Relating To Chapter 457j, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

HI SB3158

Relating To Updating Public Land Leases Issued Pursuant To Chapter 171, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

HI HB2469

Relating To Updating Public Land Leases Issued Pursuant To Chapter 171, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

HI HCR101

Requesting A Study Of The Necessity For Hawaii's Certificate Of Need Program Under Chapter 323d, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

HI HR82

Requesting A Study Of The Necessity For Hawaii's Certificate Of Need Program Under Chapter 323d, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

HI HB2660

Relating To Statutory Revision: Amending Or Repealing Various Provisions Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes Or The Session Laws Of Hawaii For The Purposes Of Correcting Errors And References, Clarifying Language, Or Deleting Obsolete Or Unnecessary Provisions.

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