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HI SB2087

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a three-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program administered by the Department of Human Services to subsidize health insurance deductibles up to $1,000 per individual per year for preventive services and screenings.

  • Targets individuals who have lost Medicaid coverage and do not qualify for employer-sponsored insurance or federal premium subsidies, including seasonal workers, independent contractors, underemployed adults, and college students.

  • Eligible participants must be enrolled in a bronze level or catastrophic health insurance plan approved by the insurance commissioner.

  • Authorizes the Department to contract with nonprofit health insurers or community-based organizations to operate the program, with access to state-backed reinsurance and excess loss protection.

  • Requires annual reports to the legislature on enrollment, health outcomes, and fiscal impact; the program takes effect July 1, 2050, and repeals June 30, 2029.

Legislative Description

Relating To Health Insurance.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Human Services & Homelessness3/12/2026
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/11/2026
Health and Human Services1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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