AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoInsurance Costs: HMSA is ending two Medicare Advantage plans for about 16,000 members in 2027; replacement premiums are rising, and members must choose coverage by Dec. 7 to avoid being shifted to Original Medicare without drug coverage. Tourism & Small Business: The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is offering workshops to help local businesses, farmers and nonprofits reach visitors, develop products and set sustainable prices. Cost of Living: A Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi summit on Oct. 15 will focus on housing, wages and childcare—key pressures on young workers and employers. Storm Recovery: The SBA is offering disaster assistance for Hurricane Lowell damage and economic losses, while Maui small businesses are still waiting for financial aid. Public Spending: A state audit flagged more than $13 million in unauthorized or questionable spending on Hawaiʻi homeless housing. Economic Outlook: UHERO’s latest forecast warns of a sobering outlook for Hawaiʻi’s economy.
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