Establishes a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities in Hawaii.

The bill creates a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities in Hawaii. Eligible individuals must meet income and disability criteria, including having a net countable income greater than 250% of the federal poverty level. The program allows the Department of Human Services to establish sliding-scale premiums, with a minimum of $20 and a maximum of $250 per month, and to adjust these premiums annually. The program will only be implemented if federal financial participation is available under the Social Security Act.

Establishes a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities in Hawaii.

The bill creates a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities in Hawaii. Eligible individuals must meet income and disability criteria, including having a net countable income greater than 250% of the federal poverty level. The program allows the Department of Human Services to establish sliding-scale premiums, with a minimum of $20 and a maximum of $250 per month, and to adjust these premiums annually. The program will only be implemented if federal financial participation is available under the Social Security Act.