Hawaii HB1124 amends the Department of Health to set payment rates for medical and long-term care for patients in state facilities.

Hawaii HB1124 amends the Department of Health to establish payment rates for medical care for patients in the Hawaii State Hospital and other psychiatric facilities, limiting payments to the Hawaii Medicaid fee schedule or the provider's billed amount, whichever is less. It also allows the department to set rates for long-term care services for patients discharged to long-term care facilities. The bill exempts the department from certain procurement rules for these services. This change affects the Department of Health, patients in state psychiatric facilities, and long-term care facilities.

Hawaii HB1124 amends the Department of Health to set payment rates for medical and long-term care for patients in state facilities.

Hawaii HB1124 amends the Department of Health to establish payment rates for medical care for patients in the Hawaii State Hospital and other psychiatric facilities, limiting payments to the Hawaii Medicaid fee schedule or the provider's billed amount, whichever is less. It also allows the department to set rates for long-term care services for patients discharged to long-term care facilities. The bill exempts the department from certain procurement rules for these services. This change affects the Department of Health, patients in state psychiatric facilities, and long-term care facilities.