SB797

Hawaii SB797 aims to automatically enroll federal SSI program participants into the state's Medicaid program.

Hawaii SB797 addresses the issue of separate Medicaid applications for federal SSI program participants, which can limit enrollment due to additional burdens. The bill seeks to automatically enroll these participants into the state's Medicaid program within 30 days of their eligibility notification from the Social Security Administration. This change aims to increase Medicaid participation, aligning with practices in 33 states and Washington, D.C. The Department of Human Services will report on the implementation progress to the legislature.