HB688

Establishes a three-year pilot program for community health workers in rural Hawaii.

This bill establishes a three-year rural community health worker pilot program in Hawaii. The Department of Health will contract with a nonprofit organization to recruit, train, and oversee community health workers. These workers will provide health education, outreach, individual support, and advocacy to residents in rural communities. The program aims to address social determinants of health and improve access to health care. The Department of Health will submit interim and final reports to the legislature, including recommendations on extending the pilot program.