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HI SB1338

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rosalyn Baker

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Hawaii Health Connector to offer large group health insurance coverage to insurers beginning January 1, 2016, as permitted under the federal Affordable Care Act.

  • Prohibits the issuance or renewal of transitional renewal policies (grandmothered health plans) after October 1, 2016; policies issued before that date may remain in effect until termination.

  • Requires all health insurers to provide notice to group health plans offering COBRA continuation coverage regarding affordable coverage options through the Hawaii Health Connector, including website, phone number, available plans, and information about premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2112.

Legislative Description

Hawaii Health Connector; Large Group Coverage; Transitional Renewal Policies; Notification

Last Action

Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).

4/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance3/27/2015
Health3/12/2015
Judiciary and Labor2/17/2015
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/2/2015

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