AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDisaster Readiness: Hawaiʻi Foodbank handed out free, shelf-stable emergency meals in Honolulu to help households prepare for storms that disrupt power, cooking and grocery access. Med-QUEST Changes: Starting Jan. 1, some adults enrolled in Hawaiʻi’s Medicaid program must document 80 hours a month of work, school or volunteering to keep coverage. About 124,000 members may be subject to the rule, and providers are preparing for possible coverage losses. Medicare Choices: HMSA is ending two Medicare Advantage plans that cover about 16,000 members. Its new Oʻahu HMO excludes The Queen’s Health Systems, leaving seniors to check provider and medication coverage before choosing a replacement. Cancer Care: The UH Cancer Center received a $2.5 million grant to expand oncology services statewide. Post-Fire Health: Maui residents tested years after the Lahaina fire had elevated levels of toxic metals in their bodies, according to a new report. Dengue: Hawaiʻi health officials reported the state’s 10th travel-related dengue case of 2026, on Maui.
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