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HI HCR38
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/4/2016
Primary Sponsor
Takashi Ohno
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AI Summary
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EUTF is requested to review health insurance policies for retirees and dependents to ensure coverage extends to age 26, consistent with the federal Affordable Care Act.
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Current EUTF policy covers retirees' dependents until age 24 if attending school and unmarried, or age 19 otherwise, which is more restrictive than the ACA's age 26 requirement for non-retiree plans.
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EUTF is requested to explain the reasons for its different age eligibility requirements compared to the Affordable Care Act.
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EUTF is requested to present alternative coverage options for dependents who lose eligibility because they are not attending college or post-secondary education.
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Certified copies of the resolution are to be transmitted to the EUTF Board of Trustees, the EUTF Administrator, and the Director of Health.
Legislative Description
The Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund is requested to review their policies for retirees and its family members.
Last Action
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
4/5/2016