STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1008-10

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2010

RE:   H.R. No. 234

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2010

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committees on Human Services and Health, to which was referred H.R. No. 234 entitled:

"HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF ALL COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RECEIVING MEDICAID FUNDING OR SUBSIDIZING INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID,"

beg leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this resolution is to request a management and financial audit of all community-based programs and services receiving Medicaid funding or subsidizing individuals eligible for Medicaid.

     Universal Case Management and Nightingale Case Management submitted testimony in opposition to this measure.

     Your Committees realize that the current fiscal crisis has necessitated a re-evaluation of government-provided programs and services.  We also believe that preserving the existing social safety net programs and services is paramount for Hawaii's vulnerable populations.

     One of the largest means of funding these programs and services is the federal Medicaid program.  Ensuring the proper use and maximization of the federal and state Medicaid funds will preserve the social safety net programs and services.  It will also allow the State to remain fiscally responsible.

     Therefore, your Committee feels it is important to request a management and financial audit of all community-based programs and services receiving Medicaid funding or subsidizing individuals eligible for Medicaid.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Human Services and Health that are attached to this report, your Committees concur with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 234 and recommend that it be referred to the Committee on Legislative Management.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Human Services and Health,

____________________________ RYAN I. YAMANE, Chair

____________________________ JOHN M. MIZUNO, Chair