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Commissioner’s Memo Regarding Waivers of Certain Requirements for Insurers, Instructions, and Guidelines (PDF) Commissioner’s Memorandum 2020-4A

Health Insurance Options after Job Loss

Posted on Apr 21, 2020 in Main

Health Insurance Options After Job Loss What are my options for health insurance if I lose coverage from my employer? There are several options for comprehensive major medical insurance through COBRA, the Federal Marketplace, and the Hawaii Med-QUEST Program. Individual fixed indemnity coverage is also an option, but is not comprehensive major medical insurance. What is COBRA? If ...
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The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is closely monitoring the emergency situation involving novel coronavirus or COVID-19, and understands the uncertainty individuals are facing concerning their insurance coverage under the changing landscape. The Hawaii Insurance Division empathizes with those impacted by recent events stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.  We are working with industry, government ...
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COVID-19: Business Insurance FAQs

Posted on Apr 3, 2020 in Main

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: COVID-19 AND BUSINESS INSURANCE What insurance do I need for my business to be covered for losses due to a pandemic? To be covered against a business’ loss of revenue due to a pandemic, such as COVID-19, you would need to have purchased an insurance policy, or an endorsement for your policy, ...
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COVID-19: Health Insurance FAQs

Posted on Apr 3, 2020 in Main

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: COVID-19 AND HEALTH INSURANCE Will my commercial health insurance plan charge me a copay if I receive a COVID-19 test? Please contact your insurer to discuss coverage. Many insurers have announced that testing will be covered without copays. Will my commercial health insurance plan cover telehealth services? Yes, commercial health insurance plans ...
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