HI SR201

Urges U.S. Congress and Hawaii's congressional delegation to support legislation establishing Medicare for All

Identifies health care access barriers in Hawaii, citing COVID-19 pandemic job losses, health disparities affecting Native Hawaiians, and medical cost burdens preventing treatment

Asserts that single-payer health care systems could reduce non-medical expenses to 6-8% of total health care costs, potentially saving over $1 trillion nationally

Describes Medicare for All as providing national health insurance without copayments or deductibles, covering prescription drugs, hospital visits, surgical and outpatient services, preventive care, emergency services, reproductive care, dental and vision services, and long-term care

Directs transmission of certified copies to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, President of the U.S. Senate, and members of Hawaii's congressional delegation