Supports reactivation of Hawaii Health Authority to plan for a single-payer health care system.

The bill supports the reactivation of the Hawaii Health Authority to plan for a transition to a maximally cost-effective single-payer health care system. The Authority is urged to submit a report to the Legislature by 20 days before the 2027 session. The bill highlights potential savings from reduced administrative costs and aims to capture federal funding through Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. It also notes the impact of recent federal Medicaid cuts on Hawaii's healthcare system.

Supports reactivation of Hawaii Health Authority to plan for a single-payer health care system.

The bill supports the reactivation of the Hawaii Health Authority to plan for a transition to a maximally cost-effective single-payer health care system. The Authority is urged to submit a report to the Legislature by 20 days before the 2027 session. The bill highlights potential savings from reduced administrative costs and aims to capture federal funding through Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. It also notes the impact of recent federal Medicaid cuts on Hawaii's healthcare system.