HI HB1464

Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study analyzing capitated rate reimbursement models used by Hawaii's insurance providers and comparing them to reimbursement models in other states.

Study must examine healthcare quality and accessibility for patients, primary care physician service availability, operating costs for healthcare providers, and whether reimbursement levels are sufficient for provider business viability.

Directs the Insurance Commissioner to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the legislature no later than 20 days before the 2020 regular legislative session.

Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2019-2020 to be expended by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for the study.

Addresses Hawaii's physician shortage (estimated at 700 physicians currently, potentially 1,500 within a decade) by examining inadequate capitated reimbursement rates that have remained at $24 per-member-per-month despite rising costs.