Bill > HB674

This bill expands health insurance coverage for Hawaii National Guard members by modifying existing state law to provide allowances for TRICARE (a military health care program), TRICARE Dental Program, and vision coverage to all officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel who are activated for more than 30 days, regardless of their rank. Previously, these insurance coverage 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 removes those rank restrictions, ensuring that all National Guard members called to active duty for over 30 days who are not otherwise covered by health insurance can receive these allowances for themselves and their eligible dependents. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive health insurance support for Hawaii National Guard members across all ranks when they are serving the state. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000 (which is likely a typographical error and meant to be a future date), and it does not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed before its effective date.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=674&year=2026