SB713 appropriates funds for Medicaid coverage for income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status in Hawaii.

SB713 aims to address health care access barriers for income-qualified pregnant persons and children in Hawaii, regardless of their immigration status. The bill allocates funds for Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program, aiming to reduce preventable hospitalizations and improve health outcomes. It estimates the annual cost for providing health insurance coverage and post-partum care for pregnant persons at $1,364,000 and for children at $2,976,000. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.

SB713 appropriates funds for Medicaid coverage for income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status in Hawaii.

SB713 aims to address health care access barriers for income-qualified pregnant persons and children in Hawaii, regardless of their immigration status. The bill allocates funds for Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program, aiming to reduce preventable hospitalizations and improve health outcomes. It estimates the annual cost for providing health insurance coverage and post-partum care for pregnant persons at $1,364,000 and for children at $2,976,000. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.