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HI HR10
Resolution
Status
2/4/2016
Primary Sponsor
Takashi Ohno
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AI Summary
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Requests the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) to review health insurance policies for retirees and their dependents to align with the Affordable Care Act's dependent coverage age of 26.
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Notes that EUTF currently covers dependents until age 24 if attending school and unmarried, or age 19 otherwise, while the Affordable Care Act allows coverage until age 26 for most plans.
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Requests EUTF to explain why its dependent age eligibility requirements differ from the Affordable Care Act standards.
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Requests EUTF to present alternative coverage options for dependents ineligible for extended coverage because they are not attending college or post-secondary education.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to EUTF Board of Trustees members, 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