HAWAII HEALTH CONNECTOR RELEASES 2014 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE: A roadmap to sustainability by 2023
News Release from Hawaii Health Connector
HONOLULU (January 5, 2015) – The Hawaii Health Connector released its 2014 annual report, which outlines a detailed market analysis and financial plan that demonstrates the Connector’s path to sustainability.
“The Connector is already contributing to a better quality of life by bringing access to Hawaii’s outstanding medical services to more than 15,000 citizens directly, and more than 50,000 in the expanded Medicaid program,” said Jeff Kissel, the Hawaii Health Connector’s Executive Director.
The report also details the Connector’s progress over the past year and identifies some of the opportunities ahead, including:
- More than $500 million in federal tax subsidies to Hawaii’s workers and businesses over the next decade
- Reducing the burden to our community for uncompensated health care
- Providing access to dental, drug, and vision coverage at affordable prices
- Providing new jobs in Hawai’i for our residents
To view the Hawaii Health Connector’s 2014 Annual Report, visit hawaiihealthconnector.com or request a copy at [email protected].
About the Hawai‘i Health Connector
The Hawai‘i Health Connector is the online health insurance marketplace for Hawai‘i residents. The Connector is here to provide a place for individuals and small businesses to find affordable, quality coverage for the long-term future. It allows residents full-time access to the Connector’s Kokua assisters, the ability to compare health insurance plans online, and the opportunity to receive tax credits. In compliance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the Connector was established as a non-profit organization in 2011 in order to provide health insurance coverage that preserves the unique culture of Hawai’i and protects Hawaii’s 40-year history of ensuring health insurance coverage for residents through the Prepaid Health Care Act. The Connector is committed to a better health future for every resident of Hawai’i. For more information, visit www.HawaiiHealthConnector.com.
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