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Hawaii House Bill HR29
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR29

Introduced
3/9/26  

Caption

Establishing The Hawaii Health Plan Working Group To Design And Recommend A Basic, Affordable Hawaii Health Plan Available To Every Resident Of The State.

Impact

If HR29 is enacted, it may lead to the creation of a new state health insurance program akin to the successful State Health Insurance Program Act established in 1989. The working group will analyze contemporary health insurance challenges and propose a plan that seeks to ensure that all Hawaii residents have access to affordable healthcare. By involving key stakeholders, including government officials and representatives from major health service providers, the initiative aims to create a comprehensive strategy that addresses both the coverage gaps and financial barriers to access.

Summary

House Resolution 29 (HR29) establishes the Hawaii Health Plan Working Group, tasked with designing and recommending an affordable health insurance plan available to every resident of Hawaii. This initiative responds to concerns about the expiration of enhanced federal Premium Tax Credits which, if not addressed, could leave an estimated six to seven percent of Hawaii's population without health insurance coverage. The bill reflects a proactive approach by Hawaii’s legislature similar to actions taken in the late 1980s when health insurance coverage was also a pressing issue.

Contention

There may be points of contention regarding the proposed health plan's funding, scope, and the involvement of private providers. While proponents argue that a state health plan could increase access and affordability, critics may express concerns about government overreach or the impact on existing healthcare frameworks, including various insurance providers. The discussions around the working group's findings and recommendations are expected to be highly scrutinized as they will shape the future of health insurance in Hawaii.

Companion Bills

HI HCR29

Same As Establishing The Hawaii Health Plan Working Group To Design And Recommend A Basic, Affordable Hawaii Health Plan Available To Every Resident Of The State.

HI SR49

Same As Establishing The Hawaii Health Plan Working Group To Design And Recommend A Basic, Affordable Hawaii Health Plan Available To Every Resident Of The State.

Previously Filed As

HI HR186

Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Examine And Consider The Transfer Of Native Hawaiian Burial Site Management Under Chapter 6e, Hawaii Revised Statutes, From The State Historic Preservation Division To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.

HI HCR193

Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Examine And Consider The Transfer Of Native Hawaiian Burial Site Management Under Chapter 6e, Hawaii Revised Statutes, From The State Historic Preservation Division To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.

HI SCR161

Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Examine And Consider The Transfer Of Native Hawaiian Burial Site Management Under Chapter 6e, Hawaii Revised Statutes, From The State Historic Preservation Division To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.

HI SR130

Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Convene A Working Group To Examine And Consider The Transfer Of Native Hawaiian Burial Site Management Under Chapter 6e, Hawaii Revised Statutes, From The State Historic Preservation Division To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.

HI HR147

Establishing A Legislative Working Group For The Continued Oversight Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands' Execution Of Funds Appropriated By Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.

HI HR120

Encouraging The Kawaihuelani Center For Hawaiian Language Of The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Further Provide Learning Resources And Opportunities That Promote Hawaiian Language And Culture.

HI HCR124

Encouraging The Kawaihuelani Center For Hawaiian Language Of The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Further Provide Learning Resources And Opportunities That Promote Hawaiian Language And Culture.

HI HR54

Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Geothermal Energy Working Group To Evaluate The Regulatory And Policy Landscape Surrounding Geothermal Energy In Hawaii.

HI HCR41

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Social And Financial Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Native Hawaiian Healing And Cultural Practices Offered Through Federally Qualified Health Centers Or Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems.

HI SCR10

Urging The Administrator Of The State Health Planning And Development Agency To Establish A Working Group On Health Insurance Reform To Provide Recommendations For Reducing The Impact Of Prior Authorization Requirements On The Timely Delivery Of Health Care In The State.

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