Hawaii SB1040 establishes a program to acquire and forgive medical debt for eligible households.
Hawaii SB1040 aims to address the issue of medical debt by establishing a program to acquire and forgive outstanding medical debt for eligible households. The Office of Wellness and Resilience will develop, implement, and administer this program, targeting households with income not exceeding 400% of the federal poverty level or those with medical debt equal to or greater than 5% of their household income. The program will also ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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