SB1646

Hawaii SB1646 aims to address the shortage of primary care physicians by creating a consistent funding source for providers.

Hawaii SB1646 seeks to tackle the shortage of primary care physicians in the state by establishing a consistent funding stream. The bill mandates that twelve percent of monthly insurance premium payments be allocated directly to primary care providers, regardless of whether services were rendered. This funding is to be managed by the Hawaii employer-union benefits trust fund board of trustees and the department of human services med-QUEST division. The payments are intended to help primary care providers remain operational amidst high living and business costs in Hawaii.