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Introduced
01/22/2021
01/22/2021
In Committee
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2022
05/05/2022
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes the Hawaii Health Authority to continue planning for the adoption of a universal, publicly-administered health-care-for-all insurance model with a single payout agency. Establishes a rate stabilization reserve fund for the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Transfers funds from the other post-employment benefits trust fund to the rate stabilization reserve fund. Makes appropriations.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Hawaii Health Authority to continue planning for the adoption of a universal, publicly-administered health-care-for-all insurance model with a single payout agency. It establishes a rate stabilization reserve fund for the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund and transfers funds from the other post-employment benefits trust fund to the rate stabilization reserve fund. The bill also makes appropriations to the Hawaii Health Authority for general administration, including the hiring of staff. Additionally, the bill examines the potential cost savings of converting the employer-union health benefits trust fund to a self-insured model.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Carried over to 2022 Regular Session. (on 12/10/2021)
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