Hawaii SB1646 establishes a funding stream for primary care providers by allocating 12% of monthly insurance premiums to them.

Hawaii SB1646 aims to address the shortage of primary care physicians in the state by creating a consistent funding source. The bill mandates that 12% of monthly insurance premium payments be automatically allocated to primary care providers, regardless of whether services were provided. This funding is intended to help primary care providers remain operational despite Hawaii's high cost of living and business expenses. The allocation will be managed by the Hawaii employer-union benefits trust fund board of trustees and the Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division.

Hawaii SB1646 establishes a funding stream for primary care providers by allocating 12% of monthly insurance premiums to them.

Hawaii SB1646 aims to address the shortage of primary care physicians in the state by creating a consistent funding source. The bill mandates that 12% of monthly insurance premium payments be automatically allocated to primary care providers, regardless of whether services were provided. This funding is intended to help primary care providers remain operational despite Hawaii's high cost of living and business expenses. The allocation will be managed by the Hawaii employer-union benefits trust fund board of trustees and the Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division.