#Medicare Hawaii
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi Earns 5 Star Ranking for Medicare Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente is the only Medicare health plan in Hawaiʻi and one of just 21 in the nation to receive 5 out of 5 stars this year from CMS, a federal agency and division of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Adjust Medicare Payments for Hawai’i, Alaska Nursing Homes
The bipartisan Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act will authorize a cost-of-living adjustment at skilled nursing facilities in those states to take into account the higher costs of delivering care.
State Provides Free Help with Medicare Enrollment Decisions
The Hawaiʻi State Health Insurance Assistance Program and the SHIP National Technical Center are providing free Medicare help through its Welcome to Medicare Virtual Fair event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Participants may attend for any length of time.
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plan Earns Positive Federal Review
For the fourth straight year, Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has received five out of five stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for its 2021 Medicare plan.
MDX Hawai‘i Online Workshop Series to Highlight Navigating the Complexities of Medicare
Hawaiʻi residents who are turning 65 and be eligible for Medicare or people who are 65+ and about to retire or lose employer medical coverage, or anyone planning for early retirement and want to learn more about how Medicare works, what it covers, when to enroll and how to avoid late enrollment penalties can benefit from these exclusive “Medicare 101” workshops.
Medicare Rolls Out New Cards in Hawai‘i
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Russell Suzuki joins Medicare officials to discuss the rollout of new Medicare cards to 262,000 beneficiaries in Hawaiʻi.
Bill Would Cut Costs for Hawai‘i Seniors in Medicare Part D
A new bill would allow for Medicare to negotiate the best possible price of prescription drugs, and potentially cut costs for nearly 70,000 Hawaiʻi seniors.
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i’s Medicare Plan Top Rated
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i’s Medicare Plan has received the highest possible rating of five stars for the fifth year in a row, making it the highest rated plan in the state.
State to Assist with Hawai‘i Health Connector Transition
The State of Hawai‘i is taking steps to ensure a smooth transition for individuals seeking healthcare insurance in the November 2015 open enrollment period.
State Targets Hawai‘i Health Connector Non-Compliance
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found the Hawaiʻi Health Connector to be non-compliant with the Affordable Care Act earlier this year.
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Deadline is Today
Today is the deadline for people with Medicare to change or choose their coverage for drug and health plans for next year. In Hawaii, there are more than 200,000 seniors receiving Medicare benefits.
