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Medicaid coverage expands for Hawai‘i families
Hawai‘i joins 12 other states leading the way with expanded continuous Medicaid coverage for children, alongside Colorado, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah and Washington.
Hawai‘i governor touts ‘historic’ tax cut’s benefits for working families
Gov. Green also signed Senate Bill 1035 on Monday, which exempts certain medical services from the state’s general excise tax.
Medicare Fraud Prevention Week: June 5-11
Senior Medicare Patrol Hawaiʻi is organizing Medicare Fraud Prevention Week from June 5 to 11.
Kaua’i doctor shortage includes most specialities, forcing residents to fly to O’ahu
“Statistics confirm that Neighbor Islands have higher death rates from many causes due to the lack of healthcare providers,” said Jim Winkler, founder of Hale Lea Medicine & Urgent Care Clinic.
Health Insurance Savings Available as Special Enrollment Period Extended
Consumers will save, on average, $50 per person per month and $85 per policy per month, according to a state press release.
UH Study Highlights Problematic Drug Prices
The study has found an effective drug treatment for chronic heart failure may price out many senior citizens with a standard Medicare Part D drug plan.
CIP Funds Released for Hale Ho‘ola Hāmākua
Gov. David Ige has released $700,000 in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds for the design and construction of renovations at Hale Ho‘ola Hāmākua.
WORKSHOP: Medicare Basics
What are my Medicare health plan options? Are there penalties for not taking Medicare at 65?
HCFCU Holding Free Medicare Seminar
It’s important to be educated on the answers to Medicare questions.
Data Shows Medicare Major Economic Driver
According to the AARP of Hawai‘i, Medicare contributes $2.4 billion to Hawai‘i’s economy.
Telehealth Provisions to Expand Access to Care
A new proposal would implement key provisions from U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s CONNECT for Health Act.
CHRONIC Care Act Part of Budget Deal
CHRONIC Care Act, which Includes Schatz-Wicker Telehealth Legislation, is set to become law.
Bill to Improve Access to Quality Healthcare for Disabled Veterans
Legislators introduced bipartisan the Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act to improve access to quality healthcare for disabled veterans.
Democratic Senators Introduce Tax Plan Amendment
Senators introduced an amendment to the Republican tax plan that would hold Senate Republicans accountable for their pledge that their tax plan will not result in Medicare cuts.
Rep. Gabbard Presents Briefing on Nurse Shortage
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: “… across the country, we continue to see nursing workforce shortages, especially in our rural and underserved communities, like those in my home state of Hawai‘i.”
Rep. Gabbard: ‘We Need to Take Back Our Healthcare’
Over 42 million Americans who are enrolled in Medicare Part D continue to face rising costs on brand name drugs, fewer generic drugs, and higher premiums making it difficult, if not impossible, for many to fill their prescriptions.
Rep. Gabbard Votes Against Harmful Healthcare Bill
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted against partisan legislation that would threaten the health and wellbeing of millions of Americans.
Sen. Hirono Supports for Medicare for All
Sen. Bernie Sanders unveiled his single-payer healthcare proposal, the Medicare for All plan, today, before a packed room of supporters on Capitol Hill.
