Appropriates funds for primary care physicians serving med-QUEST recipients in Hawaii.

The bill addresses the issue of low reimbursement rates for physicians in commercial health insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare plans, which do not account for cost of living increases or overhead costs. It recognizes the potential financial struggles of physicians and their possible refusal to provide care under these plans. The bill aims to ensure that primary care physicians serving med-QUEST recipients in Hawaii can continue their services without financial strain by appropriating $20,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

Appropriates funds for primary care physicians serving med-QUEST recipients in Hawaii.

The bill addresses the issue of low reimbursement rates for physicians in commercial health insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare plans, which do not account for cost of living increases or overhead costs. It recognizes the potential financial struggles of physicians and their possible refusal to provide care under these plans. The bill aims to ensure that primary care physicians serving med-QUEST recipients in Hawaii can continue their services without financial strain by appropriating $20,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.