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HI SCR208
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
Stanley Chang
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AI Summary
- Urges the United States Congress and Hawaii's congressional delegation to support legislation establishing Medicare for All
- Medicare for All would provide national health insurance without copayments and deductibles for all necessary medical care, including prescription drugs, hospital visits, surgical and outpatient services, primary and preventive care, emergency services, reproductive care, dental and vision services, and long-term care
- Single-payer health care system could reduce non-medical expenses to approximately 6-8 percent of total health care costs nationwide, potentially saving more than one trillion dollars
- Addresses health care access concerns in Hawaii, including economic hardship from COVID-19 job losses, health disparities among Native Hawaiians, and individuals delaying medical treatment due to inability to pay
- Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, President of the United States Senate, and members of the Hawaii congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Urging The United States Congress And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Support Legislation Establishing Medicare For All.
Health Care
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Matsumoto, McDermott, Okimoto voting no (3) and Representative(s) Hashimoto, McKelvey, Ward excused (3).
4/19/2022
Committee Referrals
Consumer Protection & Commerce4/19/2022
Health, Human Services, & Homelessness4/4/2022
Health3/16/2022
Full Bill Text
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