Hawaii SB208 proposes a study on offering a 20% discount on housing, utilities, food, and prescription drugs for low- to moderate-income elders.

The bill aims to address the high cost of living for elders in Hawaii by requiring the Department of Human Services to study the feasibility of a 20% discount program for low- to moderate-income residents aged 65 and older. This program would cover housing, utilities, food, and prescription drugs. The study will assess the potential benefits and challenges of implementing such a discount program, similar to the one in the Philippines, and will report findings and recommendations to the legislature.

Hawaii SB208 proposes a study on offering a 20% discount on housing, utilities, food, and prescription drugs for low- to moderate-income elders.

The bill aims to address the high cost of living for elders in Hawaii by requiring the Department of Human Services to study the feasibility of a 20% discount program for low- to moderate-income residents aged 65 and older. This program would cover housing, utilities, food, and prescription drugs. The study will assess the potential benefits and challenges of implementing such a discount program, similar to the one in the Philippines, and will report findings and recommendations to the legislature.