AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedicare Advantage Shake-Up: HMSA is closing two higher-option Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, leaving about 16,000 Hawaii seniors to re-enroll during Oct. 15–Dec. 7 or fall back to original Medicare without drug coverage. Homeless Housing Audit Fallout: As a critical audit of the state’s kauhale initiative looms, HomeAid Hawai‘i faces scrutiny over billing practices; the CEO has repaid $17,982 tied to expenses deemed his responsibility, while the state warns of improper use risks. Tourism & State Budget Pressure: UHERO forecasts Hawaii’s economy growing just 0.6% this year after inflation headwinds, signaling tighter budgets for the Legislature. New Visitor Supply: Hilton Grand Vacations opened Ka Haku, a $490M Hilton Club tower in Waikiki, adding 205 timeshare units and more than 100 jobs. Public Safety Tech: Hawaii’s DLE plans to install 75 automatic license plate reader cameras on the Big Island as part of a statewide rollout, with data kept for 90 days. Housing Market Snapshot: Waipahu’s typical home value rose 2% to $863,950 in August 2026.
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