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

The bill establishes a three-year rural community health worker pilot program in Hawaii. This program aims to connect rural, underserved communities with health education, outreach, and navigation services. Community health workers will provide health education, individual support, cultural competency, and advocacy. The Department of Health will oversee the program, with a nonprofit organization handling recruitment and training. The program will submit interim reports to the legislature and a final report in 2029, recommending whether to extend the pilot program.

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

The bill establishes a three-year rural community health worker pilot program in Hawaii. This program aims to connect rural, underserved communities with health education, outreach, and navigation services. Community health workers will provide health education, individual support, cultural competency, and advocacy. The Department of Health will oversee the program, with a nonprofit organization handling recruitment and training. The program will submit interim reports to the legislature and a final report in 2029, recommending whether to extend the pilot program.