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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Human Services to allow a full earned income disregard for individuals with disabilities who are between the ages of sixteen and sixty-four years when determining eligibility for Medicaid. Takes effect upon approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Human Services to implement a full "earned income disregard" for individuals with disabilities between the ages of sixteen and sixty-four when determining their eligibility for Medicaid, a government health insurance program for low-income individuals. An earned income disregard means that a portion of the income earned by these individuals will not be counted when calculating their eligibility for Medicaid benefits, which is intended to help them maintain their coverage while they work. This provision aims to build upon the goals of a previous law, "Kal's Law," which sought to support individuals with disabilities in advancing their employment without losing essential Medicaid home-based care. The bill's effectiveness is contingent upon approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a federal agency that oversees Medicaid, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (23)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lisa Kitagawa (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R),
Last Action
House Finance Hearing (14:00:00 2/26/2026 Conference Room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE) (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1668&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1668_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1668_HD1_HSCR309-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1668_HD1_HSCR309-26_.pdf |
| HB1668_TESTIMONY_HSH_02-05-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1668_TESTIMONY_HSH_02-05-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1668_.HTM |
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