Bill > HB815

This bill modifies Section 87A-16 of Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding health benefits plans established by the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board. Specifically, the bill requires that the health benefits plan or plans not only be exempt from minimum group requirements (as previously stated) but also meet or exceed the requirements of the Prepaid Health Care Act (Chapter 393). In practical terms, this means the board must ensure that their health insurance plans provide at least the same level of coverage and meet the same standards as outlined in the Prepaid Health Care Act. The bill will take effect on July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder date typically used when the exact implementation year is yet to be determined. The change aims to strengthen the quality and comprehensiveness of health insurance plans managed by the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=815&year=2026