Health Care

In Hawai'i, between 120,000 and 125,000 people are without health insurance and employers are finding it more difficult to afford the ever-rising cost of insurance. The prices of medications are rising faster than inflation, consuming a growing portion of the incomes of seniors, the chronically ill and low-income individuals. Many of Hawaii's people face tough choices about their health, and may go without medication in order to pay for other basic needs.

I believe that Americans have a right to expect affordable, quality healthcare. I will work to lobby the federal government to prevent any cuts or changes that would fundamentally alter the structure of Medicaid and continue to support efforts to increase reimbursements to health care providers.

I support keeping Hawai'i Health System Corporation (HHSC) strong and viable.