HI SR112

Urges consideration of Medicaid expansion as a viable solution to provide insurance coverage for Hawaii residents with income between 133% and 200% of the federal poverty level (the "gap group").

Identifies that on July 1, 2012, individuals in Hawaii earning above 133% of the federal poverty level were dropped from Medicaid coverage and left without health insurance.

Notes that gap group members are working poor unlikely to afford insurance through the Hawaii Health Connector and have complex health care needs better suited to Medicaid benefits than commercial insurance packages.

States that the federal government will support 100% of the Medicaid expansion costs for the gap group and that Compacts of Free Association populations represent minimal added state general fund costs.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Health, Director of Human Services, Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Insurance Commissioner, and Executive Director of the Hawaii Health Connector.