Healthcare (Medicaid)

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 10, 2026

SB 2271: RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING.

Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to allow hospitals to demonstrate compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State through accreditation or certification by any accreditation or certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines hospital licensing compliance via CMS-recognized accreditations, reducing administrative burden without restricting care access or funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Medical Licensing

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1172: RELATING TO EMPLOYER HEALTH CARE REQUIREMENTS.

SB 1172 requires all health insurers in the state, including Medicaid managed care programs, to include dental and vision treatment as part of standard coverage. This directly affects health insurers by expanding their mandated benefits to cover these services, which were previously not required. The bill would ensure that people enrolled in these health plans receive dental and vision care without needing separate coverage or additional out-of-pocket costs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mandated health coverage to include dental/vision care, eliminating separate plans and out-of-pocket costs for enrollees, directly advancing access to comprehensive health services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands mandated health benefits to include dental/vision coverage, directly enhancing employee health benefits under employment standards without additional costs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 3324: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase funding for certain Medicaid home- and community-based services, including residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Requires the Department to obtain matching federal funds and pursue additional funding sources as a condition for expending the appropriated funds. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly increases Medicaid funding for home/community-based health services, directly advancing healthcare access and coverage under Medicaid programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2275: RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Requires the Department to adopt rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Medicaid buy-in program expanding healthcare coverage access for workers with disabilities, directly advancing healthcare access under Medicaid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 955: RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Exempts from the general excise tax amounts received by a nurse entrepreneur for health care-related goods and services purchased under Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts healthcare providers from general excise tax, reducing state tax revenue and weakening tax collection.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts nurse entrepreneurs from tax on Medicaid/Medicare/TRICARE payments, reducing costs for healthcare providers serving public programs.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransTRICARE is the military/veterans healthcare program; exempting tax on TRICARE-related services supports veterans' healthcare access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Healthcare Workforce Medicaid Medicare

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 3232: RELATING TO UNIVERSAL SCHOOL MEALS.

SB 3232 creates a special fund within the Department of Education to manage Medicaid reimbursements received for school meals. This bill does not change who receives meals or the meal program itself, but instead establishes a dedicated account for handling existing Medicaid reimbursement funds. The key mechanism is redirecting these reimbursements into the new special fund, streamlining how the state tracks and uses this specific revenue source. The bill focuses solely on administrative fund management, not on expanding or altering school meal eligibility or services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects Medicaid reimbursements for school meals into a dedicated fund, ensuring proper healthcare funding management for nutrition programs tied to public health initiatives.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2010: RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 2010 proposes a 1% surcharge on taxable income exceeding $1 million annually, directly affecting high-income earners. The revenue generated would fund the State Medicaid Program if approved by the Legislature. The bill is currently deferred by the House Health and Human Services (HSH) committee after a scheduled hearing. It requires legislative approval to take effect and has not yet been passed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 1% surcharge on high-income earners to fund Medicaid, directly aligning with program funding indicators under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds State Medicaid Program via 1% surcharge on high-income earners, directly expanding public healthcare coverage and program resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing State Budget Medicaid

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 838: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Beginning 1/1/2026, requires all health insurers in the State, excluding Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover CGMs for diabetes, expanding patient access to essential medical devices and strengthening coverage requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2456: RELATING TO DRUGS FOR WEIGHT LOSS.

Requires the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid prescription drug program recipients with coverage of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs for weight loss. Appropriates funds. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid/Medicare coverage for GLP-1 weight loss drugs and appropriates funds, expanding access to prescription coverage under public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Prescription Drugs

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 2340: RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.

Clarifies that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who meet an intermediate care facility or nursing facility level of care shall not be denied residency in a certified community care foster family home solely because of their disability or enrollment in a specific Medicaid waiver program. Requires the Department of Health to provide technical assistance and training to community care foster family homes. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents denial of housing for Medicaid-eligible disabled individuals, ensuring continued access to healthcare services and protecting patient rights.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination against individuals with disabilities in foster family homes, advancing housing access as per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Tags People with Disabilities