HI SR216

Requests the State Auditor to conduct social and financial assessments of a universal, publicly-administered health care system covering all Hawaii residents with a single payout agency, as proposed in S.B. No. 437.

Requests the State Auditor to assess a mandatory health insurance coverage system using self-insured health benefits programs for Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) and Medicaid beneficiaries with administrative services only contracts, as proposed in S.B. No. 983.

Requires the EUTF to become self-funded, end pre-funding of future benefits, and use existing unfunded liabilities account money for insurance reserves and rate stabilization.

Requires the Auditor to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the start of the 2022 Regular Session.

Mandates certified copies be transmitted to the Auditor, Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Director of Human Services, Insurance Commissioner, and EUTF Administrator.