Hawaii SB1179 establishes a universal, single-payer health care system called "Malama Care" for all residents.

Hawaii SB1179 creates a universal, single-payer health care system named "Malama Care" to provide comprehensive health care benefits to all residents. The bill establishes the Hawaii Health Authority to oversee the implementation of Malama Care. The system will cover mandatory benefits including hospital, surgical, medical, diagnostic, prenatal, substance abuse, psychiatric, emergency, durable medical equipment, dental, vision, and pharmacy services. The bill also establishes a Malama Care Special Fund to manage finances for the system.

Hawaii SB1179 establishes a universal, single-payer health care system called "Malama Care" for all residents.

Hawaii SB1179 creates a universal, single-payer health care system named "Malama Care" to provide comprehensive health care benefits to all residents. The bill establishes the Hawaii Health Authority to oversee the implementation of Malama Care. The system will cover mandatory benefits including hospital, surgical, medical, diagnostic, prenatal, substance abuse, psychiatric, emergency, durable medical equipment, dental, vision, and pharmacy services. The bill also establishes a Malama Care Special Fund to manage finances for the system.