HI HCR196

Requests the President of the United States to exempt Hawaii from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act through Executive Order

Cites Hawaii's existing Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act requiring employers to provide health insurance to full-time employees, resulting in historically low uninsured rates

Claims the Affordable Care Act's age-based rating system has caused health insurance premiums for small businesses (fewer than 50 employees) to rise significantly, incentivizing employers to terminate or reduce hours for older workers

States the Affordable Care Act has reduced projected enrollment in the Hawaii Health Connector from 100,000 to 50,000 persons and actual enrollment to only 5,000 persons, making the exchange financially unsustainable

Requests Hawaii's congressional delegation to support the state's exemption request