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This concurrent resolution urges the Governor of Hawaii to develop a strategic plan in response to potential federal Medicaid funding cuts, which could significantly impact the state's healthcare system. The resolution highlights that Medicaid currently provides health coverage to approximately one in five Hawaii residents, with 73% of the state's $3 billion Medicaid budget funded by the federal government. It emphasizes the potential consequences of proposed federal budget resolutions that could reduce Medicaid funding by over $800 billion over ten years, which could result in up to 156,000 Hawaii residents (34% of the state's Medicaid population) losing health coverage. The resolution specifically requests that the Governor consult with Hawaii's congressional delegation to understand the potential impacts of pending federal legislation, assess the timing of potential funding reductions, and submit a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature at least 20 days before the 2026 Regular Session. Additionally, the resolution calls for transmitting copies of the resolution to key state and federal officials to ensure widespread awareness of the potential healthcare funding challenges.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=187&year=2025