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This bill expands health insurance coverage for Hawaii National Guard members activated for more than 30 days by removing previous rank-based restrictions on healthcare allowances. Specifically, the bill amends existing state law to provide TRICARE reserve select, dental, and vision coverage allowances for all officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel when they are activated for state service, regardless of their military rank. Previously, these healthcare allowances were limited to lower-ranking personnel (officers O-3 and below, warrant officers CW-2 and below, and enlisted personnel E-6 and below). The bill ensures that National Guard members who are activated for more than 30 days and are not otherwise covered by health insurance can receive an allowance to pay for their own and their family's healthcare coverage. The new provisions aim to provide more comprehensive healthcare support for Hawaii National Guard members across all ranks when they are called to state service, potentially improving recruitment, retention, and support for these military personnel.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=88&year=2025