HEALTH COMMITTEE TO HOLD INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON HEALTH CARE FOR COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION CITIZENS

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi –The House Committee on Health will hold an informational briefing to focus on solutions to improve integrated health care services for Compact of Free Association citizens while prudently using state resources, with a focus on preventive care to significantly reduce costs related to emergency care. The briefing will seek consensus building with state and non-profit agencies to address the unique needs of Compact citizens.

The following organizations have been invited to participate:

·         State Department of Health

·         Queen's Medical Center, Navigators

·         Director of Education, Federated States of Micronesia, Chuuk

·         Kokua Kalihi Valley (KKV)

·         We are Oceania (WAO)

·         Pacific Resources for Education and Learning

·         Project Vision

·         State and County Agencies Working with Compact citizens  

WHO:             Representative John Mizuno, Chair, House Committee on Health

WHAT:          Informational briefing on the status of health care for Compact of Free Association citizens (COFA) in Hawaiʻi

WHEN:          Thursday, April 4

                        10:30 a.m.

                       

WHERE:       Hawaiʻi State Capitol

                        Room 329

The informational briefing will air live on ʻŌlelo channel 55 and neighbor island public access stations. For more information: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/broadcasts.aspx 

For more information: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_04-04-19_INFO_.HTM

No public testimony will be accepted.