Bill > SB2087

This bill establishes a three-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program, administered by the Department of Human Services in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to help eligible individuals by subsidizing the cost of their health insurance deductibles, particularly for preventative care services, up to $1,000 per person annually. This program is designed for individuals who have lost Medicaid coverage and do not qualify for employer-sponsored insurance under the Prepaid Health Care Act or federal subsidies from the Affordable Care Act, and who are enrolled in a bronze or catastrophic health insurance plan. The Department is authorized to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to run the program and will provide them access to state-backed reinsurance or risk stabilization support. The bill also requires the Department to seek federal funding and submit reports to the Legislature on the program's progress, and it will be repealed on June 30, 2029, with funds appropriated for its implementation.

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2087&year=2026