Healthcare (Medicaid)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 1668: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

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)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid access for disabled workers by disregarding earned income in eligibility, increasing coverage without reducing benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1674: RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.

Extends child care subsidies to disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status. Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate caregiver capacity and dependent-care responsibilities when determining eligibility for medicaid home- and community-based services. Requires the Department of Human Services to update its evaluation form and functional assessment protocols related to level of care and at-risk needs determinations. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for caregiver support programs, aligning with funding essential services under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid HCBS eligibility criteria and funds caregiver assessments to improve access to long-term care services, directly strengthening healthcare program access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2507: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires all health insurers in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Applies to insurance policies, contracts, plans, or agreements issued or renewed in the State after 12/31/2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage of diabetes monitoring equipment, expanding access to essential medical devices under Medicaid and private plans, directly advancing patient care access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2144: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Prohibits a financial risk-bearing entity from administering Medicaid services. Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more administrative services organizations to perform non-risk administrative functions for the operation of the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to establish a Medicaid Care Coordination Program to contract with community-based programs to provide care coordination services. Requires physicians, other independent practitioners, hospitals, and other institutional providers to be paid or reimbursed directly by the State's medicaid agency. Requires the Department to establish regional health hubs in each county to serve as localized oversight bodies. Requires the Department to convene a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group to support continuous improvement throughout the transition period. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicaid Care Coordination Program with community-based services, improving patient access and care coordination. Prohibits risk-bearing entities from administering Medicaid, strengthening program structure without restricting coverage.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 714: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program for income-qualified pregnant persons and children who are otherwise ineligible due to their immigration status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to expand Medicaid coverage under CHIP for income-qualified pregnant persons and children ineligible due to immigration status, directly increasing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds Medicaid coverage for immigrants ineligible due to immigration status, directly expanding healthcare access for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2468: RELATING TO TAXATION.

SB 2468 would impose an additional tax (a surcharge) on individuals with taxable income exceeding $1,000,000. The revenue generated would fund the State Medicaid Program, but only if the Legislature approves the surcharge. This bill directly affects high-income earners by increasing their tax obligation. The measure is currently in early committee review stages and requires legislative approval to become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes surcharge on high earners to fund Medicaid, directly advancing state healthcare funding through targeted taxation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds State Medicaid Program via income surcharge on high earners, directly supporting healthcare access for low-income residents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax State Budget Medicaid

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2272: RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING.

Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation or certification from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis throughout the accreditation or certification period. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines home health agency licensing via CMS accreditation, reducing regulatory burden to support service delivery and compliance efficiency.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 713: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide health insurance through Medicaid's Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified children and pregnant persons regardless of their immigration status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funds to expand Medicaid CHIP coverage to income-qualified children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, directly advancing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides Medicaid coverage to children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, expanding access to immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers

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passed both · Hawaii · House May 1, 2026

HB 1546: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

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)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program to maintain Medicaid access for vulnerable populations, expanding coverage continuity and access per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1564: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase the funding of certain Medicaid home- and community-based services, including adult day programs and residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funds to increase Medicaid home- and community-based services funding, directly expanding healthcare access and support for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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