HB 1546 HD1 SD2

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 1, 2026.

DHS; DCCA; Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program; Medicaid; Subsidies; Waivers; Vouchers; Portability; Reports; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-1546
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee CPN, WAM
House in_committee 2026-05-01
Business / Commerce Healthcare Insurance / Consumer Protection Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishes a 3-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to assist individuals who have lost Medicaid health insurance coverage and lack access to other health insurance options. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to operate the Pilot Program under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to issue premium subsidies in certain circumstances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

Sponsor
Kirstin Kahaloa
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-01 Status in_committee
2026-05-01 Latest Action Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:20PM in conference room 329.
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