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HI HB1973

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cory Chun

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the KupunAloha pilot program within the Department of Health to provide in-home health care and support services to approximately 25,000 elderly Hawaii residents who do not qualify for Medicare or other government programs and cannot afford care
  • Eligibility excludes individuals covered by Medicare, those who do not meet income requirements, or those who do not meet need requirements established by the department
  • Requires the department to create individualized care plans for eligible applicants and authorizes contracts with health care providers
  • Mandates a report to the legislature on program effectiveness and recommendations for improvement or permanent status, due 20 days before the 2027 legislative session
  • Program sunsets on June 30, 2027, with an appropriation from general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 (amount unspecified in bill text)

Legislative Description

Relating To Health.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to HHS, WAM.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/10/2026
Finance2/18/2026
Health1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available