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This concurrent resolution supports the reactivation of the Hawaii Health Authority and urges the Governor to appoint members to plan for a transition to a single-payer health care system. The resolution highlights potential benefits of such a system, including significant administrative cost savings of approximately 30% by reducing billing and collection expenses for hospitals, doctors, and healthcare administrators. The context for this proposal stems from potential federal Medicaid funding cuts and Hawaii's high healthcare costs, which currently consume around 30% of the state budget. The resolution specifically requests that the Hawaii Health Authority develop a plan to implement a cost-effective single-payer system that can capture federal funding from Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare (a healthcare program for military service members and their families). Additionally, the Hawaii Health Authority is asked to submit a progress report with recommendations to the Legislature prior to the 2026 Regular Session, and certified copies of the resolution will be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Finance, and Director of Human Services.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=130&year=2025