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How healthy is living in Hawaii?

There's more to celebrate than the sunny weather in Hawaii. This year's edition of America's Health Rankings had the state ranked fourth of the 50 states, according to the United Health Foundation.

The good news:

  • Hawaii was ranked #1 in three of the "core" health categories measured – and achieving the #2 ranking in three more.
  • In the past year, the incidence of infectious disease has dropped nearly 30 percent while immunization coverage has increased by almost 8 percent.
  • Since 1990, the percentage of children in poverty has dropped by 44 percent.

The bad news:

  • In the past year, the percentage of children in poverty in Hawaii climbed from 11.6 to 14.3 percent.
  • The prevalence of obesity also continues to climb, up from 9.1 percent to 23.1 percent since 1990.
  • The prevalence of binge drinking in Hawaii decreased slightly from the previous year – but again gave the state its worst ranking (43rd) of any category.

    The state's best and worst category rankings:

    • Public health funding – 1st
    • Preventable hospitalizations – 1st
    • Air pollution – 1st
    • Cardiovascular deaths – 2nd
    • Cancer deaths – 2nd
    • Lack of health insurance – 2nd
    • Prevalence of obesity – 5th
    • Prevalence of smoking – 5th
    • Primary care physicians – 7th
    • Poor physical health days – 8th
    • Premature death – 9th
    • Prenatal care – 42nd
    • Prevalence of binge drinking – 43rd

    See the United Health Foundation's latest findings on Hawaii.


    Does Hawaii have a risk pool for the uninsurable?


    IMPORTANT UPDATE: Starting in 2010, Hawaii will offer health coverage to residents through the federally established temporary high-risk pool program. To find out more about Hawaii's participation, click here.

    Risk pools are state-sponsored programs to help people with a history of medical problems in their family to purchase coverage. These pools are for people who can afford to buy health insurance, but are not able to get underwritten in the private market because of a pre-existing health condition. These programs can vary significantly from state to state in price, benefits and number of people served. Often insurance companies doing business in the state are required to contribute to the pool to keep it in the black. In the best cases, they allow people to be able to switch jobs or become self-employed without the fear of losing their health insurance coverage. Read more about risk pools here.


    Cover The Uninsured's guide on finding health insurance in Hawaii

    Cover The Uninsured is a national effort to highlight the fact that too many Americans are living without health insurance and to demand solutions from our nation's leaders. Read more information on its efforts. It is a project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.


    Georgetown University's Guide to Health Insurance in Hawaii

    Georgetown University's Health Policy Institute has researched and written state-by-state guides for finding and keeping health insurance. It updates these guides as federal and state policies change. A number of non-profit organizations help fund its research. Learn more about the Health Policy Institute.

    Review Georgetown's guide for Hawaii.


    USNews health insurance rankings for Hawaii

    USNews logo US News does an annual ranking of what it considers the best health insurance plans in each state. Visit its reports on various health insurance or medical insurance plans being offered in Hawaii.


    Official State Goverment Sites with Hawaii Health Insurance Information

    Hawaii State Seal.;

    Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Services Health Insurance Page -- Health insurance resources from the state of Hawaii including severable downloadable PDFs

    Med-QUEST -- A program which provides health insurance coverage to eligible Hawaiians It covers all ages 64 and under but has certain requirements and income eligibility guidelines.

    Hawaii’s Fee-For-Service Medicaid Program -- serves people age 65 and over, or certified blind or disabled, coverage is provided underthis program where providers are paid directly for their services. For all other individuals, coverage is provided under a managed care program called Hawaii QUEST.

    Hawaii Health Insurance Companies

    Health insurance companies in Hawaii.
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    Kaiser Permanente of HI

    Call Congress: Support Insurance Reform

    Contact your federal officials. All Americans need your help to demand that Congress continue to support health care legislation that will make health insurance affordable and accessible to all Americans.
    Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka
    PHONE: 202-224-6361 (DC office)
    FAX: 202-224-2126 (DC office)
    Local offices
    Contact by E-mail
    Senator Daniel K. Inouye
    PHONE: 202-224-3934 (DC office)
    FAX: 202-224-6747 (DC office)
    Local offices
    Contact by E-mail

    House Members
    (follow link, then look for "Contact")

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    For state-level reform, contact:

    Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle
    State Capitol
    Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
    PHONE: (808) 586-0034
    FAX: (808) 586-0006
    Contact by e-mail


    Contact your Hawaii State Senator
    Contact your Hawaii State Representative

    Read more on Health Care Reform!


    Health Insurance 101: learning center

    Individual health insurance an overview for those without employer-sponsored plans

    Health insurance scams: tips for defending yourself from insurance fraud

    Private health insurance: background on the "American way" of paying for health care

    Self-employed health insurance: how to get – and keep – your health coverage

    Additional health care resources

    Find licensed physicians near you. Each state is home to organizations that can help you find and research physicians, offering online information about a physician's license, schooling, practice information and more.

    Hawaii Licensee Search
    Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs

    Other Hawaii Public Resources
    Hawaii Medical Association