Hawaii SB713 appropriates funds for Medicaid coverage for income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status.
Hawaii SB713 aims to address the lack of access to affordable health care for pregnant persons and children in the state. The bill allocates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program for income-qualified pregnant persons and children, regardless of their immigration status. This initiative seeks to reduce the risk of life-threatening situations for these vulnerable populations, including lower rates of premature births and neonatal deaths.
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