Posted on 10:29 pm, Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Tags: calvin say, cindy evans, hawaii health connector, medical marijuana, nicole lowen
MEDIA RELEASE As the Thursday crossover deadline approaches, the House passed bills: modifying the state’s excise tax surcharge for rail, authorizing the creation of medical marijuana dispensaries in Hawaii, requiring health insurers with greater than 20 percent of the state’s small group insurance market to offer qualified health plans under the Hawaii Health Connector, and […]
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Posted on 9:18 pm, Monday, October 6, 2014. Tags: hawaii health connector, jeffrey kissel, tom matsuda
MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Health Connector Board of Directors today announced it has selected Jeffrey M. Kissel as the new executive director of the Connector. Kissel, a highly successful chief executive with a proven track record of leading successful organizations, will replace Interim Executive Director Tom Matsuda as head of the state’s health insurance marketplace. […]
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Posted on 5:03 pm, Thursday, April 17, 2014. Tags: government accountability office, hawaii health connector, sam slom
MEDIA RELEASE The federal Government Accountability Office (GAO) has confirmed it will investigate the Hawaii Health Connector’s use of $204 million of federal grant monies. In response to Hawaii State Sen. Sam Slom’s letter (dated March 27, 2014), David Lewis of the GAO, confirmed the GAO will include Hawaii in its investigations into the use […]
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Posted on 3:25 pm, Thursday, March 20, 2014. Tags: gao, grants, hawaii health connector, sam slom
Hawaii Senator Sam Slom to file a complaint with the U.S. Government Accounting Office (GAO) calling for a federal investigation of how Hawaii’s Heath Connector grant money was spent.
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Posted on 4:57 am, Friday, January 17, 2014. Tags: affordable care act, hawaii health connector
MEDIA RELEASE Consumers who selected a health or dental plan through the Hawaii Health Connector by Jan. 15 should be aware of upcoming premium payment deadlines for coverage that begins Feb. 1. Individuals and families have until March 31, 2014 to enroll in a plan to avoid tax penalties. Individuals and families can receive tax […]
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Posted on 10:36 pm, Thursday, December 12, 2013. Tags: hawaii health connector, sherry menor-mcnamara, tom matsuda
MEDIA RELEASE Tom Matsuda began his new role this week as interim executive director of Hawaii Health Connector, announced Sherry Menor-McNamara, president of the Connector’s board of directors. Matsuda resigned his post Dec. 6 as Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation manager in the governor’s office. The Connector’s board has begun a search for a permanent […]
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Posted on 10:00 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Tags: affordable care act, gordon ito, hawaii health connector, hawaii insurance division
MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Insurance Division released a health insurance premium sheet Wednesday that will give consumers a better idea of what a new 2014 Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan will cost compared to their existing 2013 health plan. Individuals and small businesses can use this as a guide to estimate premiums if they purchase […]
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Posted on 2:20 am, Saturday, November 23, 2013. Tags: coral andrews, hawaii health connector, tom matsuda
MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Health Connector has announced the appointment of Tom Matsuda, current Affordable Care Act implementation manager with the governor’s office, as interim executive director. He will begin his new role Dec. 9. Coral Andrews will resign as the nonprofit’s executive director, effective Dec. 6. A search for a permanent executive director by […]
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Posted on 5:48 pm, Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Tags: coral andrews, hawaii health connector
MEDIA RELEASE Following the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) release of enrollment information, the Hawaii Health Connector has attracted a steady flow of applicants through Nov. 2. “Our team has been working around the clock to promote access to coverage, to assist with enrollment and to take calls from the interested residents […]
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Posted on 7:37 pm, Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Tags: affordable healthcare act, coral andrews, hawaii health connector
MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Health Connector has announced the opening of the health insurance marketplace web component. Individuals, families and small business owners can now go to HawaiiHealthConnector.com to create an account online, review health insurance plan options, compare prices and shop for a quality health insurance plan that best meets their needs and their […]
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Posted on 3:05 am, Sunday, October 13, 2013. Tags: affordable care act, community enterprises, hawaii health connector
MEDIA RELEASE If you want to learn how the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as ObamaCare, is being implemented in Hawaii, the Community Forum being presented by Community Enterprises 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport Park is the place to go for answers. This is the second […]
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Posted on 8:26 pm, Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Tags: affordable care act, coral andrews, hawaii health connector
MEDIA RELEASE Executive Director Coral Andrews has announced strong consumer engagement for the opening of the Hawaii Health Connector marketplace. The level of engagement reaffirmed the public interest for new health insurance options. The Connector logged 19,457 unique visits to the site, completed 1,181 applications, and received1,257 calls connected at the contact center on the […]
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Posted on 12:01 am, Friday, September 20, 2013. Tags: avalere health, hawaii health connector, insurance
MEDIA RELEASE The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Insurance Division’s completed analysis of individual rates approved for the Hawaii Health Connector found that the plans are so far among the lowest in cost in the nation. “The State of Hawaii continues to be a leader in our nation’s healthcare transformation,†Gov. Neil Abercrombie […]
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Posted on 12:04 am, Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Tags: coral andrews, hawaii health connector, neil abercrombie
MEDIA RELEASE Community groups, government officials, private sector business and healthcare leaders joined Gov. Neil Abercrombie and the Hawaii Health Connector on Tuesday as they announced the completion of significant milestones in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the development of Hawaii’s state-based health insurance marketplace. The Connector’s marketplace assister program and contact […]
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