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SB1646Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Health Insurance.

IntroducedSenate Labor and Technology

Introduced by Kurt Fevella, District 20

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requires the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees to negotiate with health insurance carriers to ensure that 12% of monthly premium payments are paid directly to primary care providers. Requires the Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division to allocate 12% of monthly premium payments directly to primary care providers.

Where it stands

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

December 8, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN/WAM.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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