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February 13, 2023, HSAC Meeting Agenda Page 5 E <br /> ®pCOU <br /> CM Kia'a-ina: The CARES Act the Hawai'i delegation secured medicaid <br /> ri-eligibility, in 1996 the welfare reform act deliberately excluded them, why they are <br /> flailing in the cracks. Secured $2M in ARRA funds, the administration is in the <br /> implementation phase, limited to Honolulu, that is the short term resolution. Outside <br /> of AACo have been meeting with Miocronesian and federal individuals so when the <br /> upcoming compact agreements go to congress for approval you cannot touch the <br /> current agreement, but could include another title to take care of the other programs <br /> that they are not eligible for. Because they are falling in the cracks, they need more <br /> county and state resources. For the shorter term, if you want to do the same and <br /> replicate the funeral services. If a typhoon or hurricane were to hit now, they would <br /> not be eligible for FEMA support right now. <br /> Motion to receive, and approve. <br /> d. WIR Report <br /> No WIR report. <br /> e. Executive Director Report <br /> ED: Logistics and details shared on the Capitol Hill visits, President visit, and <br /> Capitol tour. The attendee list for those attending the meetings on the hill, the <br /> Capitol tour is at 2.40 pm, meeting at King Kamehameha statue. CM Kagiwada is <br /> the POC for the day. Only two appointments have been made with the Senators, the <br /> Congressional members will be scheduled for March/April. Agenda for the meetings <br /> is to present on 3 topics per county, and then to hear from the Senator on Federal <br /> updates. President joining us at 1 pm tomorrow. They have asked for people to be <br /> through security by noon. Sen Schatz scheduled at 4 p in Dirksen 628, Sen Hirono <br /> room 109, Hart building. Closing reception at the Kennedy caucus room for NACo, <br /> for anyone not going to the meeting with the Senators, 4.30 - 6.30 pm. The makana <br /> were dropped off today to the offices. <br /> 2nd VP for AACo, please give feedback on any of the candidates so we can share the <br /> information with everyone. Please consider nominating someone for the future to be a <br />