Report Title:

DHS; Appropriations

Description:

Appropriates blank amounts from general funds for FY 2003-2004 and FY 2004-2005 to publicize delinking of Medicaid and TANF benefits. Appropriates various amounts from emergency and budget reserve fund for various human services programs, including grants, for FY 2003-2004 only. (SD2)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

668

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2003

S.D. 2

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

relating to human services.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

PART I

SECTION 1. The legislature finds that:

(1) The Congress of the United States appropriated funds to facilitate Hawaii's efforts in delinking welfare and medical assistance. The funds are to be used to:

(A) Broaden the scope and improve the effectiveness of outreach performance, and communications with program beneficiaries; and

(B) Enhance and expedite departmental efficiency in administering its procedures with respect to program beneficiaries;

(2) The number of residents without health insurance has increased. Consequently, there is a considerable need to educate at-risk families of the eligibility and application process for medical assistance;

(3) Hawaii is not in compliance with federal directives requiring the State to support outstationing eligibility activities at all federally qualified health centers and rural heath center locations, and at other sites that are likely to attract families eligible for public medical assistance; and

(4) Federal funds are available to:

(A) Match, up to ninety per cent, of the costs of approved delinking activities, including outreach programs, application assistance, and improving the readability of materials; and

(B) Match, up to seventy-five per cent, of the cost incurred to improve department computer software systems and to hire additional staff.

The purpose of this part is to maximize the receipt of federal funds to enroll eligible families in medical assistance programs.

SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $       , or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004 and the sum of $        , or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2004-2005 to:

(1) Undertake outreach and application assistance;

(2) Improve the readability of materials;

(3) Improve internal processes; and

(4) Comply with federal requirements for matching funds to enroll eligible families in medical assistance programs.

The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for purposes of this part.

Part II

SECTION 3. The legislature finds that expenditures from the emergency and budget reserve fund established by section 328L-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, are needed to meet the emergency economic situation currently facing the State. The legislature determines that the moneys are urgently need to maintain levels of programs that are essential to the public health, safety, and welfare. The legislature further finds that the grants under this Act are in the public interest and serve the public health, safety, and welfare.

SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $90,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004, as the grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to Hale Mahaolu for the personal care program for disabled or chronically ill frail adults and elders residing in Maui county.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 5. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $200,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004, as a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide treatment services for child victims of intrafamilial sexual abuse, including psychological treatment and case management services for child victims and their families who are not covered under the child protective services system of the department of human services.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the judiciary for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 6. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $150,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004, for forensic medical examinations of children in foster custody placements.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 7. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $100,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004, as a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Hawaii Youth Services Network for its Transitional Living Program for Unserved Street Youth.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 8. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $200,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004, is appropriated for substance abuse services for youth and adolescents, including but not limited to, preventive services, school education programs, counseling, evaluation, treatment, therapy, family services, case management, recovery services, and residential substance abuse treatment services, and the coordination of such services.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of health, alcohol and drug abuse division, for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 9. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $2,200,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004 for the residential alternative community care program.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 10. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $200,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004 for the chore services program.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 11. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $200,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004, as a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the bridge to hope program, including one position for outreach; provided that if federal funds are made available to fund any portion of bridge to hope Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program participant costs, then the sum appropriated by this section shall be reduced by the amount of federal funds received, and the state funds that were replaced by federal funds shall lapse to the emergency and budget reserve fund; and provided further that only state funds shall be used to provide services to Temporary Assistance to Other Needy Families recipients.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the University of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 12. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $100,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004, to fund legal services to children.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of labor and industrial relations for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 13. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $100,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004, as a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to fund the continuation of the Kaneohe Community Family Center's core services, particularly families that are low income, unemployed or underemployed, and families of at-risk youths. Core services include information and referral, support and self-help, parenting education, family strengthening, job readiness and career development, and community leadership.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 14. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $100,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004, as a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to fund the continuation of the Kuhio Park Terrace Family Center's core services to low income individuals and families residing in Kuhio Park Terrace and Kuhio Homes. Core services include:

(1) Family strengthening activities such as linking families to supportive services, offering parenting classes and parent/child activities, and providing emergency rental assistance;

(2) Education and life skills support, such as computer and literacy classes and training of volunteers;

(3) Pre-employment activities; and

(4) Community improvement through community celebrations.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 15. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $350,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004, as a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the operation of the Waipahu Community Adult Day Health Center and Youth Day Care Center pilot project.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 16. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $300,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004, as a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the Good Beginnings Alliance to carry out its statutory responsibilities.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 17. There is appropriated out of the emergency and budget reserve fund of the State of Hawaii the sum of $421,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2003-2004, for the delivery of diversion services and child protective services to target families, including the establishment of additional sites for neighborhood places.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of human services for the purposes of this Act.

Part III

SECTION 18. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2003.